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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.

At Employment Plus , part of The Salvation Army, we're helping people with disability, injury and illness achieve their employment goals through the Inclusive Employment Australia program.

We're seeking a proactive, highly connected Community Engagement Coordinator to build partnerships across Bayside and Eastern Melbourne and create pathways that connect people to meaningful employment opportunities.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on networking, building trusted relationships and creating opportunities through community partnerships. Success in this role will come from your ability to engage with community organisations, disability providers, schools, training organisations and employers to build awareness of our services and generate a strong pipeline of participants who register directly with Employment Plus.

You'll be out in the community developing referral pathways, delivering information sessions, attending networking events and identifying opportunities to connect more people with the support they need to achieve their employment goals.

About the Role

You'll develop and maintain strategic partnerships with disability providers, schools, TAFEs, RTOs, community organisations and employers to increase awareness of our services, strengthen referral pathways and support participant engagement across our Melbourne sites.

Key Responsibilities

- Building and maintaining strong community and industry partnerships across the region
- Developing referral pathways that support participant engagement and program growth




- Identifying opportunities to generate participant referrals and direct registrations into the Inclusive Employment Australia program
- Planning and facilitating information sessions, presentations and community engagement activities that promote Employment Plus services
- Promoting Inclusive Employment Australia across the region through networking, stakeholder engagement and community outreach
- Representing Employment Plus at community events, expos and networking opportunities
- Supporting employers to adopt inclusive employment practices and access diverse talent pools
- Working collaboratively with Employment Consultants and local leaders to achieve participant and site outcomes
- Maintaining stakeholder engagement records and reporting activities and outcomes

About You

To be successful, you'll bring:

- Experience in Employment Services, Disability Services, Community Services or a related field
- Strong stakeholder engagement, business development and relationship-building skills
- A proven ability to establish community networks and identify opportunities for partnership growth
- Confidence presenting to groups, facilitating information sessions and representing an organisation in the community
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- The ability to work autonomously while contributing to team success
- Sound Microsoft Office skills
- A current driver's licence, reliable vehicle and willingness to travel throughout the region

Most importantly,



you'll be an excellent networker who enjoys building genuine relationships and creating opportunities that have a positive impact on people's lives.

Why Join Employment Plus?

- Purpose-driven work that changes lives
- Salary packaging perks up to $15,900 plus meal and entertainment benefits
- 9-day fortnight or accrued day off arrangements available
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Paid parental leave and purchased leave options
- Health, wellbeing and employee discount programs
- Opportunities for career progression within Employment Plus and The Salvation Army

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about building community partnerships, generating opportunities and creating pathways to employment for people with disability, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

At Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, such as alternative application methods, or if you have a general enquiry about a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team. Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.

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

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