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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 Role

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking to appoint a Schools Engagement Coordinator (0.5FTE) to join The Salvation Army's Victorian Schools Engagement Team. In this position, you will be required to deliver a range of workshops and resources to schools regarding social justice and the work of The Salvation Army. In addition to facilitating workshops for young people, you will have the opportunity to assist with content development and influence social justice education programs. The role demands some administrative function, including maintaining the school bookings register. This position predominately operates from the 'Salvos Schools' CBD Classroom, where the Schools Engagement Team frequently delivers the popular 'Youth Homelessness City Tour' program.

About You

The successful applicant will be a confident and passionate social justice advocate with exceptional youth facilitation skills. They will naturally build rapport and maintain meaningful relationships with schools and other stakeholders. They will possess tertiary qualifications (or be undertaking studies) in education, youth work, community development and/or other related fields. They will work in accordance with The Salvation Army ethos. Specifically, the incumbent must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to advocate for and positively represent the organisation in forums including public speaking and written communications
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in engaging with young people
• Sound knowledge of social justice challenges
• Capacity to complete administrative tasks effectively
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence, National Police check and Working with Children Check

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 addressing the position competencies.

Applicants seeking a fulfilling role with the opportunity to positively contribute to social change are encouraged to apply and join us in this versatile and meaningful role.

For further information about the role, please contact Grace Davidson, Schools Engagement Manager on 0400 573 597 or via email to [email protected] using the subject line: Schools Engagement Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

The Salvation Army is an equal employment opportunity employer, we are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We provide an inclusive work environment and embrace the diverse talent of our 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.