About Us
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.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of the largest providers ofhomelessnessservices across the country. Our philosophy is that every person should be afforded dignity and respect and that no one should be without a safe, affordable, and secure home. We provide services andsupportto adults, and families with accompanying children in the form of accommodation, case management, assertive outreach, financialassistance, communityconnectionand referral services.
Number Of Positions Available
1
About Us
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.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of the largest providers ofhomelessnessservices across the country. Our philosophy is that every person should be afforded dignity and respect and that no one should be without a safe, affordable, and secure home. We provide services andsupportto adults, and families with accompanying children in the form of accommodation, case management, assertive outreach, financialassistance, communityconnectionand referral services.
Samaritan House Geelong (SHG) plays a vital role within this network, providing essential services and collaborative support to some of the community's most vulnerable individuals.
About The Role
As theSamaritan House Coordinator,youwill overseetheday-to-dayoperations of a vital homelessness supportfacility providingleadership in service coordination, volunteeronboardingand rostering, tenancyrelated administration, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting to theSupport Services Team Leader, this is aPermanentFullTimeonsiterole based inGeelong, Victoria.
How You Will Make An Impact
* Ensure a safe, welcoming andwell-maintainedenvironment for guests,staffandvolunteers. Liaisewith board members and maintenance contractors to manage repairs and upkeep of the site.
* Maintainaccuratetenancy and property data across relevant systems, including inspections, rent reviews and VCAT representation.
* Onboard and roster volunteers across Samaritan House Geelong and TSA Homelessness Barwon systems.
* Complete case notes, internal forms, SAMIS data entry and administrative tasks within requiredtimeframes.
* Represent SHG professionally in service networks, phone enquiries, and organisational partnerships.
What You Will Bring
* A qualification in Social Work or other relevant tertiary studiesorextensive experience in homelessness or community services.
* Experience and resilience in supporting clients with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
* Strong communicationandrelationship buildingskills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and partner agencies.
* Demonstrated capacity to work respectfully with people of varied cultures, backgrounds,valuesand beliefs.
* Ability to prioritise, plan and adjust to changing service needs.
* VictoriaWorking with Children Check, andDriversLicence.
What We Offer
The Salvos offer eligible employees a meaningful and balanced range of benefits, including:
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
* Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers,PurchasedLeave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
* Access to EAP and health & wellness initiativesincl Fitness Passport
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: BurraBurraNetwork (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
* Ongoing training and development opportunitiesthat enhance on the job skills andproficiency.
* Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careersthat have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
How To Apply
Ifyou'repassionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, pleasesubmityour resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the role requirements.
Together, we can build a brighter future.
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.
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.
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