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.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is 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.

About the Team

Our Public Relations Office exists to ensure that The Salvation Army is the front-of-mind, positively regarded, organisation for each of our stakeholder groups. Our team work in a cross-disciplinary manner to achieve relationship, media, communications and fundraising outcomes across the state of Tasmania.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Schools & Community Coordinator to join the Public Relations Team on a full time permanent basis based in Hobart.

Reporting to the Public Relations Secretary (TAS) the Schools & Community Coordinator is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing a schools educational program and community engagement program to build awareness and understanding of TSA mission and social justice and advocacy issues;
• Develop and implement a community fundraising plan, targeting Schools, community groups and businesses during key appeal periods, particularly the Red Shield Community Appeal and Christmas;
• Engage young people with Salvation Army Services as volunteers, fundraisers and, where needed, clients or participants;
• Support local Salvation Army centres to maximise school connections.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally hold tertiary qualifications in Public Relations, Education, Communications or Youth Work.

Key capabilities include:

• Ability to advocate for and adequately represent the organisation in forums including public speaking;
• Exceptional networking and relationship building ability;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• High standard of report writing and proficiency in formal presentation skills;
• Strong knowledge of social justice issues and the welfare work of The Salvation Army;
• Drivers licence;
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in engaging with young people;
• Working with Vulnerable Persons Check.

The Benefits

In return we offer our employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits;
• Flexible working conditions;
• Paid parental leave;
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits;
• 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.

How to Apply

If you would like to work for one of Australia's leading not-for-profit organisations and have the satisfaction of knowing that your career contributes positively to the lives of thousands of Australians each year, please apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

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

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