Community Engagement Worker

About the role

The Salvation Army at The Phillip Street Community and Families Precinct offers community-focused programs such as Moneycare, NILS, Case Work and Connect. As a Community Engagement Worker you will develop and deliver programs that respond to local needs, build stakeholder partnerships and support the Army's mission. Reporting to the Community Services Manager, this is a permanent, part-time role of 20 hours per week based in West Gladstone, QLD.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging community programs and activities that support positive outcomes for individuals and families.
• Build relationships with community partners, schools, businesses and service providers to strengthen referral pathways.
• Act as a welcoming point of connection, offering support, guidance and referrals to services and resources.
• Coordinate and support volunteers, ensuring effective engagement, training and compliance.
• Represent the Salvation Army locally by promoting services, partnerships, events and fundraising initiatives.
• Monitor program outcomes, reporting, budgets and compliance to ensure safe and sustainable service delivery.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Community Services or Social Work (minimum certificate level), or relevant experience.
• Experience in community engagement for a religious institution or not-for-profit, and in running community-based activities.
• High level of customer service and clear communication with community partners and members.
• Current and valid Queensland Blue Card, a national police record check and a current Queensland driver's licence.

Required skills

• Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office programs, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free plus a $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Paid parental leave, Purchased Leave Scheme and 5 days of paid leave per year.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• EAP and health and wellness initiatives, including Fitness Passport.
• Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including up to 10 days of ceremonial leave.
• Ongoing training and development.

Compensation is in line with SCHADS Level 3. Applications close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.