The Royal Children's Hospital

Community Programs Facilitator

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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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.

Programs Facilitator – Community Garden

Bundaberg | Part-Time (30.4 hrs/week) | SCHADS Level 4

Grow skills. Grow community. Grow futures.

Join The Salvation Army and lead Growing Together—an innovative community garden, nursery and micro-enterprise program that empowers young people aged 16–25 to build confidence, develop practical skills, and create pathways to employment.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army (Salvos) Youth Services encompasses a range of programs for vulnerable young people, their families, and the community. Our services have a strong focus on prevention and early intervention and enable access to safe accommodation options, Holistic case management, community outreach programs and programs that teach vital independent living skills. Our centres are safe and supportive environments creating an ideal environment for growth, where participants feel believed in, valued, listened to, and respected.

About the role

Based at the Tom Quinn Centre in Bundaberg, you'll bring the garden to life by creating a welcoming, hands-on learning environment where young people can connect, learn and thrive. Working alongside community partners and volunteers, you'll help transform gardening, food production and enterprise into meaningful opportunities for personal growth.

How you will make an impact

  • Facilitate engaging garden, nursery and micro-enterprise activities.
  • Teach practical skills in horticulture, food production and sustainability.
  • Support young people to build confidence, independence and employment skills.
  • Coordinate volunteers and foster strong community partnerships.
  • Help manage produce for the café, markets and community initiatives.
  • Maintain a safe, inclusive environment and accurate program records.

What you will bring

You'll be passionate about working with young people and enjoy creating opportunities through hands-on learning.

To be successful, you'll have:

  • Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience in community programs, horticulture, food production, hospitality or social enterprise.
  • Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills.
  • A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe and person-centred practice.

Essential Requirements

  • Current QLD Driver Licence.
  • Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
  • Current First Aid Certificate.

What we offer

  • 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.

About us

The Salvation Army (Salvos) 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, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

How to apply

If you're passionate about growing people as much as plants, we'd love to hear from you.

Use your motivation to make a difference and join a team dedicated to creating positive change. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.

Apply today and help cultivate brighter futures in Bundaberg.

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. 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

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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