Senior Project Worker

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug services.  We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling, and withdrawal management services).
 

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Senior Project Worker, at our Highgate location. Reporting to the Senior Project Worker, this is a fixed-term, part-time position offering 30.4 hours per week, until 28th February, 2025.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 6.

You will successfully

• Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, development and implementation for a range of projects, including developing project plans, coordinating resources, managing budgets, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting project-related activities, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established agency project management methodology.

• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to engage stakeholders and ensure project deliverables are met.

• Monitor and evaluate all aspects of project implementation, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, project impact and quality measures, to identify and address issues, assess project progress and effectiveness, and achieve project outcomes.

• Provide advice and information to stakeholders on emerging project issues and to support project development and delivery in line with established plans, budgets, timeframes, policy objectives and other project priorities.

• Reports, research and reviews are delivered for stream to inform service improvements.

• Gathers and prepares relevant data about service delivery and community needs to inform needs analysis.

You will have (Requisite Skills & Qualifications)

Essential

• Project management including project planning, development, implementation and evaluation, with the ability to achieve project outcomes

• Experience in the coordination of conflicting and complex projects, meeting project milestones and event management

• Research, analysis and problem solving including the use of data analysis tools 

• Provision of advice and information including preparation of high-level reports, plans, budgets, and correspondence

• Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to write reports and project plans at a high standard, and the ability to communicate complex ideas into advice and guidance.

Desirable

• Qualification in project management (desirable) or equivalent experience. 

• Experience and/or knowledge of AOD, mental health and/or other community/health services. 

What we offer 

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) 
• Flexible working conditions 
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits 
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks 
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme  
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity 
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes  
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service; 
• Opportunity for career development; 
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members 
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution