About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. Our belief drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From personal crisis to national grief, we provide support, safety, community, and opportunity.
We welcome, encourage, and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. We're registered with Reconciliation Australia and have an active Reconciliation Action Plan. Our embedded Cultural Competency and Capability Framework ensures a culturally welcoming and safe working environment for our First Nations staff. We offer additional support by providing connection to our Burra Burra Support network and virtual yarning circles.
About The Role
In this role, you will drive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants by providing ongoing support to Region / Site Managers and front-line staff. Your key focus is strong engagement and post placement support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobseekers and employers to facilitate retention and sustained employment outcomes. We need someone who can build engagement and connection through lived experience as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander with local communities and agencies.
* Provide quality engagement with local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, services, and organisations.
* Support staff in engaging with local communities in their region.
* Work collaboratively with regional staff to embed approved RAP initiatives into Employment Plus.
* Provide specialist advice and leadership to regional staff regarding Indigenous Placements, Outcome, and Post Placement Support.
* Assist operational staff to connect non-job ready participants with relevant local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services and support.
* Identify, build, and maintain regional connections between EPlus programs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and services.
* Provide culturally appropriate training and mentoring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.
* Source quality employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.
About You
We are looking for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with demonstrated understanding of the history and challenges impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Experience in employment services, recruitment, or a similar vocation is necessary. You must be able to work in a multi-team environment and possess excellent communication skills. A current valid driver's licence is essential for this position.
* You have a deep understanding of the history and challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
* You have experience in employment services, recruitment, or a similar vocation, particularly in specialist areas relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* You have advanced relationship building and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders.
* You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
* You can work effectively in a multi-team environment.
What We Offer
We provide attractive remuneration and NFP salary packaging benefits. You'll enjoy great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks. We also offer discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts, and more. Additionally, you'll receive comprehensive and supportive on-the-job training, and access to purchase leave, 12 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support your wellbeing.