The Royal Children's Hospital

Community Engagement Worker

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  51 minutes ago
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Job Description

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.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army (Salvos) Brisbane City Temple is a Christian Church in the heart of Brisbane. We share the love of Jesus by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities, and working for justice. The Salvos offer hope, purpose, and fulfillment for anyone seeking connection, guidance, social support and community.

About the role

As a Community Engagement Worker, this is your opportunity to lead community engagement initiatives that foster connection, belonging and support within the Brisbane City Temple community, including the facilitation of a vibrant student drop-in centre called 'Downstairs @167 Ann'.

Reporting to the Corps Officers, this is a permanent part-time role, offering 22 hours per week, based on-site in Brisbane, QLD.

How you will make an impact

  • Facilitate the Student Couch Drop-in Centre, creating a welcoming environment that fosters connection, community engagement and access to appropriate support and referral services for students.
  • Develop and deliver community programs and engagement initiatives that respond to local needs and build community connection.
  • Build strong partnerships with community members, local organisations, churches, businesses and other stakeholders to support mission outcomes.
  • Coordinate material aid, referrals and access to relevant support services for individuals and students.
  • Recruit, train and support volunteers, ensuring a positive volunteer experience and compliance with organisational policies.
  • Maintain accurate records, manage service delivery administration and proactively identify and address risks.

What you will bring

  • Community Services and/or an equivalent qualification or experience is preferred.
  • Experience working with Students
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating community-based activities.
  • Experience managing volunteers or employees.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army
  • A national criminal history check is required prior to commencement.
  • A Working with Children check is required prior to commencement.

What we offer

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including: 

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
  • Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
  • Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Level 3

How to apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.

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

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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