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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 review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

We are currently seeking a values-driven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Client Engagement Worker to work exclusively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing TSA services across all Streams in the Southern region of Tasmania ensuring a comprehensive participant led process.

THE ROLE

In this position, you will liaise with employees and officers across all streams to ensure effective and focused support that enhances connection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and provides opportunities for increased positive outcomes, in alignment with TSA's national Local Mission Delivery strategy.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing plans to increase engagement with ATSI community and the building of trust with TSA
• One-on-one support for Aboriginal people accessing our services
• Identifying barriers for Aboriginal people accessing our services and working with programs/services to address these
• Developing and implementing plans to increasing participation of Aboriginal people across all TSA services, programs, and mission expressions
• Demonstrate commitment to an environment that values continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of high-quality services
• Acquire and maintain a good working knowledge of referral and support options for participants
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other services

​Reporting to the Area Officer, Southern Tasmania this position is located in Hobart.

WHAT WE OFFER

• As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

HOURS AND SALARY

This is a part time position, 19 hours per week fixed term for 2 years.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 4.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE

• Minimum of Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work with clients with complex care needs
• A current TAS Drivers Licence
• Current TAS Working with Vulnerable People check
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

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