Overview
Community Engagement Coordinator - Inclusive Employment Australia (Launceston/West and North West Coast)
Join The Salvation Army Australia as a Community Engagement Coordinator for the Inclusive Employment Australia program in Launceston and the West and North West Coast. This role supports partnerships, community engagement and the delivery of inclusive employment initiatives to improve opportunities for Australians with disability, injury or illness.
Responsibilities
* Developing and maintaining effective partnerships across multiple employment services areas including Launceston and West and North West Coast areas
* Establish, maintain and nurture strategic partnerships with disability services, RTOs and TAFEs, schools and other community groups to support growth and enhanced servicing
* Increase commenced caseloads through relationship building in the community
* Facilitate collaboration between external partnerships and Employment Plus Inclusive Employment Australia teams to ensure participant needs are addressed
* Attend and support industry events, market days and showcases, representing Employment Plus to employers, service providers and participants
* Generate monthly Community Development reports and Employment Services Areas profiles, collating partnerships within the Partner Portal
* Support our network of employers on adoption of disability employment practices
Qualifications
* Experience in Employment Services, with knowledge of disabilities and the disability support sector
* Strong skills in identifying, assessing and developing new opportunities aligned with business strategy
* Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and the ability to manage competing demands
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Proven project management skills, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion
* Self-motivated, autonomous and capable of maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally
* Attention to detail, high standards of professionalism and customer service excellence
* Must hold a Driver's license as travel throughout the region will be required
What we offer
* Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)
* Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks (for full-time employees)
* Comprehensive and supportive on the job training including the opportunity to undertake tertiary education, relevant to your position
* Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
* Attractive leave benefits with access to purchased leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos volunteering
* Access to free counselling and health & wellness initiatives
* Long-term employment opportunities within the Employment Plus & the wider Salvos networks
How to apply
Apply online and include a cover letter addressing the above requirements. Your cover letter can be uploaded alongside your resume, or as one document.
In return, we offer
* As part of Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.
* 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 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.
Note : The Seniority level is Entry level; Employment type is Full-time; Job function is Other; Industry: Non-profit Organizations.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation that values integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration.
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