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. 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. We are seeking a full -time fixed-term passionate Regional Coordinator to facilitate meaningful connections for PALM workers with their local communities. The role is instrumental in mapping, strengthening and collaborating with local networks across the region. The role responsibilities include the following: Col laborate 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; Supporting the National Co-ordinator in program reporting, communications, project planning, and evaluation. This position is located in Alice Springs NT with some flexibility as to where in that region the position is based. ABOUT YOU In addition to your proactive, can-do attitude, you will have: 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 Familiarity with Pacific Islands and/or Timorese cultures Pacific Islander, South Sea Islander or Timorese background preferred. In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 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. W e 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
