Job description
Start your career with The Salvation Army today!
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.
Primary purpose the role
This position is responsible for coordinating the delivery of all emergency and disaster recovery services within the state, specifically:
- Work collaboratively and cohesively with the state SAES Response Co-Ordinator and SAES national operations team
- Build and maintain relationships with local and state government and equivalent stakeholders
- Initiate & manage contracts/agreements for recovery services across the state
- Build and maintain relationships with divisional teams and local mission expression leaders
- Ensure recovery programs are resourced with competent support staff and are managed effectively and training is provided as required.
As the ideal candidate you will be a leading presence in the sector within the state to promote and advocate the needs of people seeking services from the Salvation Army. This position is a member of the national SAES leadership team and will contribute to national plans, frameworks and practice to ensure innovative and community members centred service delivery to meet current and future needs.
Your responsibilities will include
- Plan for and lead the implementation of national frameworks and practice within the state
- Provide expertise/ leadership on the establishment of state emergency recovery management/ activation plans
- Keep the state SAES Response Co -Ordinator informed on relevant state recovery matters through regular communication
- Collaborate with the SAES Response Co -Ordinator in the area of contract negotiations, partnerships and funding opportunities with state government bodies
- Seek out, identify and act on new funding opportunities
This is a permanent full time role located in Fullarton, SA. The salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 6 award.
What you will bring to the role
- Relevant qualification in related field or equivalent experience in the sector
- Extensive experience in emergency and disaster response program delivery
- A National Police Record check is required
- A Working with Children Check is required
- Travel within and to other states may be required.
Benefits of working at The Salvation Army
- We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
- Flexible working conditions
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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.
How to Apply
If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. 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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
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. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal 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 National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.