Schools engagement program leader - qld (spring hill)

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.

Join our Schools Engagement Team to empower young people across Queensland through education and action on social justice. You'll deliver school programmes, educational workshops and facilitate events for students in the state of Queensland. Be part of a mission‐driven team connecting school communities with Salvos core campaigns and values.

The position is permanent, full time based in Springhill with occasional travel to other Queensland regions a few times per year.

• Lead and deliver impactful school‐based programmes and a range of workshops and resources to schools regarding social justice and the work of The Salvation Army.
• Engage with school communities to build meaningful partnerships and foster awareness of the issues facing young people today.
• Support the development and delivery of campaigns that inspire student engagement and connection with our organisation's mission.
• Assist Salvation Army expressions to better engage with schools and provide divisional schools engagement support and resources to Salvation Army leaders.
• Foster and manage relationships with state educational bodies, predominantly primary and secondary schools.

You are an experienced facilitator or educator with a deep commitment to youth empowerment and social justice. You're a confident communicator who thrives in front of a student audience and values strong school partnerships. You bring creativity, empathy, and energy to everything you do.

• Tertiary qualifications in education, communications, youth or community work—or equivalent experience—are essential.
• Confident facilitator with proven experience delivering school workshops and strong knowledge of the education system.
• Skilled in relationship management, you build and maintain meaningful school partnerships with ease.
• A self‐starter, passionate about service learning and social justice.
• Strong admin and communication skills ensure positive stakeholder experiences.
• Organised, collaborative, and committed to team and organisational goals.

TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. In return we also offer benefits such as:

• Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging for living expenses ($15,900 tax‐free for rent, mortgage, school fees, etc.) plus meals and entertainment perks ($2,650 tax‐free).
• On‐site parking.
• Generous paid parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, a purchased leave scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programmes or activities.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 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.

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role and examples demonstrating your capabilities and addressing the following questions:

• Why are you passionate about working with the Salvos? How do your values and those of the Salvos align?
• Describe your experience in culture, organisation and operating model change projects. From your experience, what makes these different to other types of projects?

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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