Are you passionate about supporting your community?

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Community Engagement Team Leader! You will provide a range of Community Engagement Programs aimed at supporting people experiencing homelessness reach their full potential.

Additionally, you will work across Flagstaff and The Open Door residential services to provide short-term accommodation and support for single men aged over 18 years experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities include:

• Promote workplace culture of co-operation and accountability
• Risk management strategies are implemented, risks monitored, and any incidents are acted on promptly
• Current trends in Community Engagement & homelessness contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery
• Capability development plans implemented for team to improve service delivery
• Focus team to maintain high level of awareness of sector issues
• Fosters a culture of a Rights Based Approach for client dignity and excellence in service delivery

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Flagstaff and North Melbourne, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 6 Award.

You will have:

• Degree Qualification in Community Development, Social Work or related
• Relevant experience in the Social Service sector
• Relevant experience in the supervision of staff
• Advanced Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Use of crisis communication skills to reduce high conflict situations
• Advanced organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to support staff exposed to traumatic situations
• An Employee Working with Children's Check
• Participation in On Call Roster
• A Valid Driver's Licence
• A full Covid Vaccination

​Benefits of working at The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Flexible working conditions
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.