Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement - Moe, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Moe, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Number of Positions Available:
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The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved 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.

The Salvation Army Employment Plus is a company that welcomes, encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. We are registered with Reconciliation Australia and have an active Reconciliation Action Plan. We have an embedded Cultural Competency and Capability Framework. We are committed to a culturally welcoming and safe working environment for our First Nations staff.

We offer additional support for our First Nations staff by providing connection to our Burra Burra Support network and virtual yarning circles.

About the role:

In this role, you will provide ongoing support to Region / Site Managers and front-line staff to drive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants.

A key focus of this role is the provision of strong engagement and post placement support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobseekers and employers to facilitate retention and sustained employment outcomes.

Provide quality engagement with local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, services and organisations as well as supporting staff in engaging with local communities in their region.
Working collaboratively with all regional staff to embed approved RAP initiatives into Employment Plus.
Provide specialist advice and leadership to regional staff regarding Indigenous Placements, Outcome, and Post Placement Support.
Assist Front line operational staff to connect nonjob ready participants with relevant local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services and support.
Identify, build, and maintain regional connections between EPlus programs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and services.
Provide culturally appropriate training and mentoring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.
Source quality employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.
Deliver quality pre

- and post-placement support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants across all programs, working with EPlus staff to identify and address potential barriers to employment.

About you:

You are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who can build engagement and connection through lived experience as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and agencies.
Demonstrated understanding of the history and challenges impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Experience in employment services, recruitment or a similar vocation, particularly in the specialist areas relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Advanced relationship building and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Able to work in a multi team environment.
Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identification as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and accepted in the community as such.
TSA considers Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent as a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977._

What we offer:

An opportunity for a 9day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Discounted Health Insurance
Enjoy generous taxfree salary packaging benefits
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
Employee Assistance Program
Great reward and recognition initiatives including team performance bonuses
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Tool of trade vehicle

A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent is a mandatory requirement for our positions.

Successful applicants will also be required to undertake a police check - it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history.

A current valid driver's licence is essential for this position.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

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, ge