• Are you passionate about supporting your community?
• Permanent Full-Time
• Support our mission as an LGBTIQA+ Specialist utilising your leadership and expertise!
• Generous benefits and inclusive culture! 

Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. 

The role you could play

We are seeking a dedicated LGBTIQA+ Specialist! You will provide specialist LGBTIQA+ diversity and inclusion expertise and leadership within Social Mission and Community Engagement Departments. Additionally, you will participate in the planning and implementation of a variety of programs and projects. This role is instrumental to the enhancement of genuine inclusion of LGBTIQA+ people in service delivery.

Duties

• Design a LGBTIQ+ Service delivery model and workplan, that incorporates LGBTIQA+ clients, community, staff and volunteers
• Develop a thorough framework for support of LGBTIQ+ people engaged with the organisation
• Stay informed about policy, changes and trends and impacts of these on SMCE service delivery to the LGBTIQA+ community
• Evaluate organisation partnerships to ensure connection to key organisations and stakeholders
• Contribute to management of project budgets and ensure all targets are met
• Contribute to other projects within the team and across TSA aimed at improving service quality from a LGBTIQA+ perspective.

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Blackburn, VIC.

The ideal candidate will have

• Degree qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Community Development or related field OR
• Demonstrated high level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
• Relevant experience in a social service environment including in leading and supervising staff
• Valid Employee Working with Children's Check

​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.