Community Engagement Worker (Next Generation)

The Salvation Army Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 taxfrei

Meal entertainment benefit

Flexible working arrangements

EAP and health & wellness initiatives

Training and development opportunities

Parental leave options

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a Next Gen Community Engagement Worker in Ballarat, VIC. This 2-year max-term, part-time role offers 20 hours per week and focuses on building trusted relationships with children, young people, and families experiencing disadvantage to support their wellbeing through school and community connections.

Reporting to the Corp Officer Team Leader, the role emphasizes collaboration with schools and local teams, compliance with policies, and opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or families, particularly those facing disadvantage.
• Clear understanding of child safety and wellbeing practices.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with schools and community partners.
• Ability to travel locally with a current driver's licence.
• Formal qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with schools and act as a key contact for student wellbeing.
• Engage school staff to identify challenges facing disadvantaged youth and families.
• Coordinate practical assistance aligned with identified needs (e.g., food, school supplies).
• Develop positive relationships with young people to support wellbeing through engagement.
• Facilitate pathways between schools, families, and Salvation Army services.

Skills

Youth work

Community engagement

Wellbeing support

Child safety awareness

Strong communication

Education

Working With Children Check

Job description

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 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.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army(Salvos) Corps is aChristian Church in the heart of Ballarat. We share the love of Jesus by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities, and working for justice. The Salvos offer hope, purpose, and fulfillment for anyone seeking connection, guidance, socialsupportand community.

About The Role

AsaNext Gen Community Engagement Worker,this is your opportunity tobuild trusted relationships with children, young people, and families experiencing disadvantage, supporting their wellbeing through school and community connections.

Reporting to theCorp Officer Team Leader, this is a 2 year max-term, part-time role offering 20 hours a week,locatedin Ballarat, VIC.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Builds strong, trusted relationships with schools, acting as a key contact for student wellbeing and support needs
• Engages school staff to identify and respond to challenges facing disadvantaged children, young people, and families
• Coordinates targeted, discreet practical assistance (e.g. food programs, school supplies) aligned with identified needs
• Develops positive, professional relationships with young people, supporting wellbeing through presence and respectful engagement
• Facilitates pathways between schools, families, and Salvation Army services through collaboration with local teams
• Maintains accurate records, participates in team processes, and ensures compliance with policies, funding, and professional standards

What You Will Bring

• Experience in youth work, community engagement, education support, wellbeing, or a related field (formal qualifications desirable but not essential).
• Demonstrated experience working with children, young people, and/or families, particularly those experiencing disadvantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with schools, teams, and community partners.
• Clear understanding of professional boundaries and a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally.

What We Offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainmentbenefit.
• GenerousPaid Parentalleaveforprimary(12 weeks)& secondary carers,PurchasedLeaveScheme(up to 8 weeks)and5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
• Flexibleworking arrangements.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiativesinclFitness Passport
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: BurraBurraNetwork (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• Ongoing training and development opportunitiesthatenhanceon the jobskills andproficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfillingpurpose drivencareersthat have positive and sustainable/social impacts

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 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