Local City Mission Catalyst

Reporting to the Area Officer, this is a maximum term contract for 2 years with full‑time hours, located in Victor Harbour, SA.

Salary is in accordance with Hay Level 14.

How You Will Make An Impact

- Gather and interpret community needs and insights to inform aligned, locally relevant mission responses.
- Connect and coordinate stakeholders, fostering collaboration and shared initiatives while avoiding duplication.
- Support strategic planning, tools, and frameworks that enable effective, sustainable community programs.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships across churches, community organisations, government and business networks.
- Mobilise and support volunteers by enabling explicit, coordinated and safe engagement across initiatives.
- Uphold governance, risk, and compliance standards while modelling inclusive, values‑led community engagement.

What You Will Bring

- Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent relevant experience (desirable).
- Experience working across a variety of Christian contexts (e.g. churches, ministries, faith‑based organisations or businesses), with demonstrated involvement at both leadership and participatory levels.
- Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from different denominations, cultures, and age groups.
- Understanding of, and alignment with, a Christian ethos, along with the capacity to engage inclusively with people holding a wide range of beliefs and perspectives.
- Experience coordinating, supporting, or working alongside volunteers in a community‑focused setting.
- Proven experience working within culturally diverse environments, demonstrating cultural awareness, sensitivity, and adaptability.




- Established local networks and community connections, or the ability to build these effectively (desirable).
- A National Criminal History check is required.
- A current and valid Working with Children Check or equivalent.
- A current and valid Driver’s Licence.

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 volunteer leave.
- 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.

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.

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📌 Local City Mission Catalyst (Victor Harbour) (Victor Harbor)
🏢 The Salvation Army Australia
📍 Victor Harbor