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Why this role matters

The PALM scheme Community Connections program delivers on the Australian Government’s commitment to PALM scheme worker welfare, wellbeing, and social inclusion in Australia. Community Connections builds positive relationships between PALM scheme workers and their local communities, helping workers settle into life and work in Australia. The Salvation Army and its partner networks engage with local community stakeholders, PALM scheme employers, and workers to plan events and activities for workers and communities to come together through social, cultural, faith[1]based, sporting, and other activities.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Regional Coordinator, at our Adelaide location. Reporting to the National Coordinator – Community Connection, this is a fixed-term, full-time position

Occasional regional travel required. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 4.

You will successfully

• Identify and engage with local Pacific and Timorese community groups and other stakeholders to support the welfare of workers by connecting them with their local communities through social, cultural and sporting events and health and religious services held outside of working hours:
• Prepare in advance, and communicate to local Pacific and Timorese community groups, a quarterly schedule of events and engagement activities to promote social cohesion in local pacific and Timorese community group
• Provide scheduled engagement with relevant local Pacific and Timorese community groups including activities to raise awareness and understanding of the PALM scheme with an aim of supporting the welfare and wellbeing of workers and growing genuine people-to-people connections;
• Promote social cohesion between workers and their local communities, including by raising cross-cultural awareness amongst local Pacific and Timorese community groups and other stakeholders and promoting the events and activities;
• In consultation with approved employers, identify, invite, and arrange for the attendance of, representatives of local Pacific and Timorese community groups arrival briefing

You will have (Requisite Skills & Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree community development or a related field or demonstrated equivalent relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Studies or demonstrated relevant experience in project management and/or community and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in dealing with diverse stakeholders in complex situations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Ability to prepare, check and edit documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Intermediate ability with document preparation, customer relations management platforms, e-mail, and web browser
• Experience working with people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Pacific Islander, South Sea Islander or Timorese background preferred
• Valid Drivers License

What we offer

• As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits as;
• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benef ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / be
• Paid parental leave – 12 weeks Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• 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

How to Apply

If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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.

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