Regional Co-ordinator, Community Connections for PALM Workers
Number of Positions Available: 1
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We are seeking a passionate Regional Coordinator with a background in project management to join the team based in Alice Springs NT.
About the Role
The Salvation Army has been chosen to deliver the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Community Connections Program for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). We are excited and grateful to be delivering this program with key partners, the Pacific Islands Council of Queensland, the NSW Council for Pacific Communities, and the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, all of whom have extensive expertise in supporting PALM workers in Australia.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the National Co-ordinator-Community Connections and other stakeholders to map local networks, including Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste diaspora and South Sea Islander communities as well as community associations, clubs and church groups.
Assist to maintain national contacts directory.
Facilitate building relationships between local contacts and workers on the PALM Scheme.
Provide support to develop and translate community information and resources packs into appropriate languages.
Assist in the national development, dissemination and delivery of cultural competency information and resources for PALM Program stakeholders as appropriate.
Coordinate local contacts to attend on-arrival briefings and to make community events accessible for workers.
Liaise with local networks to gather information, good news stories and other relevant content for Community Connections e-newsletter, social media and other communications.
Document issues, challenges and emerging trends from the local level and communicate those to the National Co-ordinator.
Support the National Co-ordinator in program reporting, communications, project planning and evaluation.
Benefits
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.
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 people and Torres Strait Islander people.
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.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.
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