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 recent 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 Make a meaningful difference by helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples access the support, services and opportunities they need to thrive.
At The Salvation Army's FIRST Canberra Central Intake Service, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals, families and communities experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, financial hardship, family and domestic violence, and other complex challenges.
Your cultural knowledge, community connections and advocacy will help build trust, reduce barriers to support and strengthen culturally responsive service delivery.
About the Role As a key member of FIRST Canberra's Central Intake Service, you'll provide culturally safe intake, assessment, referrals, advocacy and short-term support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, financial hardship and other complex challenges.
Working alongside Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Elders, community leaders and service providers, you'll help people access appropriate support while promoting self-determination, cultural connection and equitable outcomes.
Based in Belconnen, ACT, this is a full-time, permanent identified position offering a salary at SCHADS Award Level 4 .
This is an identified position for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.




The position is exempt under Section 28 of the Discrimination Act **** (ACT) and relevant Commonwealth legislation.
How you will make an impact Intake and support: Provide culturally safe assessments, risk screening, brief interventions and short-term case coordination.
Advocacy and referrals: Connect clients with housing, health, financial and family support services.
Community engagement: Build trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Elders and families.
Partnerships: Collaborate with ACCOs, government agencies and service providers to coordinate support.
Cultural leadership: Promote cultural safety, self-determination and continuous practice improvement.
Team contribution: Participate in supervision, professional development and initiatives aligned with The Salvation Army's values and Reconciliation Action Plan.
What you will bring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, as this is an identified position.
A Diploma in Community Services, Social Work, Aboriginal Studies or a related discipline, or significant demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities .
Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, financial hardship, family violence or complex needs.
Strong cultural knowledge and a commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred practice.
Excellent communication, advocacy and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable: Existing ACT community connections, knowledge of local homelessness services, and experience with SAMIS, SHIP or similar systems.
What we offer As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks)

📌 Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Intake Case Worker (Australia)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Australia