Purpose-Driven Community Partnerships Coordinator

The Salvation Army Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

9-day fortnight

Ongoing training and professional dev

Paid parental leave

Health and wellbeing programs

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia, through Employment Plus, seeks a professional to develop and maintain strategic partnerships with disability providers, schools, TAFEs, RTOs, community organisations and employers to raise awareness of services and drive participant referrals.

Key responsibilities include building partnerships, promoting inclusive employment across the region, and representing Employment Plus at events. Travel across the region and strong stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employment Services, Disability Services or Community Services.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop community networks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to team success.
• Sound Microsoft Office skills.
• Current driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining community and industry partnerships.
• Developing referral pathways that support participant engagement and program growth.
• Promoting Inclusive Employment Australia across the region.
• Representing Employment Plus at community events, expos and networking opportunities.
• Supporting employers to adopt inclusive employment practices.
• Working collaboratively with Employment Consultants and local leaders.
• Maintaining stakeholder engagement records and reporting.

Skills

Employment Services experience

Disability Services experience

Community Services experience

Stakeholder engagement

Networking and partnerships

Communication and presentation

Organisational and time management

Microsoft Office

Driver's licence and travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Salvation Army Australia, through Employment Plus, seeks a professional to develop and maintain strategic partnerships with disability providers, schools, TAFEs, RTOs, community organisations and employers to raise awareness of services and drive participant referrals.

Key responsibilities include building partnerships, promoting inclusive employment across the region, and representing Employment Plus at events. Travel across the region and strong stakeholder engagement are essential.