Schools Engagement Coordinator

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.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking to appoint a P****art-time (0.5FTE) Schools Engagement Coordinator to join the Salvos Schools Victoria Team. Reporting to the Schools Engagement Manager (VIC) and working alongside the national Schools Engagement Team and Victoria Public Relations Team, this role involves you delivering school workshops and developing resources to engage students with social justice and the work of The Salvation Army.

Based from the ‘Salvos Schools’ CBD classroom, you will deliver a range of workshops to provide social justice education to Victorian school students.  You will support the Salvos Schools Victorian team with content development and assist Salvation Army expressions across Victoria to engage school communities on a local level.

The role also requires some administrative tasks, such as maintaining the school bookings register and supporting activities for key campaigns, such as the Red Shield Appeal.  

Key Responsibilities:

You will be successful in this role if you can:

• Positively facilitate school tours, workshops, presentations & activities
• Promote the Schools Engagement Team in various forms of internal and external communications
• Support the development of key educational resources and campaign materials
• Effectively complete administrative tasks, including maintenance of the school bookings register
• Grow and support The Salvation Army’s relationships with schools
• Assist with all aspects of program delivery, including face-to-face education, administration, safeguarding/WHS and evaluation
• Maintain a continuous improvement strategy for all components of the schools engagement program

Qualifications and Experience:

• Knowledge of and experience in the education sector
• Workshop facilitation experience
• High level communication skills, both in written correspondence and verbally, including in forums of public speaking, particularly workshop facilitation
• Capacity to complete administrative tasks effectively
• Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Builds rapports easily and effectively with a wide audience, including leadership and youth
• Strong knowledge of social justice issues
• High level of competency in computer skills with Microsoft Office including Word, Spreadsheets (Excel), Power Point and Internet

Educational Skills Required:

• Experience in education/communications/community development/youth work/social work
• Valid Drivers Licence

Why work for us
In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• 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

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the position competencies.

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