Wherever there is hardship or injustice, Salvos will live, love and fight alongside others to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus. We do this by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities, and working for Justice.

The mission of The Salvation Army Employment Plus network is to change lives and communities through the power of employment. Based across The Salvation Army’s, Auburn, Liverpool, Campsie, Fairfield and Parramatta Corps the role assists the EPlus Local Refugee and Asylum Seeker Program with Employer and Stakeholder engagement and will be key in supporting volunteer Employment Coaches, The Salvation Army Corps and the Wider EPlus team in guiding vulnerable Refugees and Asylum Seekers into education and employment pathways.

Key Tasks

Recruitment support

Working with individuals to secure and maintain employment for vulnerable Youth Conducting group activities with participants to prepare them for work with assistance from Volunteer Employment Coaches

Support Volunteer Employment Coaches

Assisting volunteers on a day-to-day basis with the running of the employment program Coach and mentor new Volunteer Employment Coaches in the area of recruitment and employer engagement as required

Employer and Stakeholder Engagement

Conducting post placement support to both participants and employers Promoting program to employers and the community Conducting direct marketing activities to source job placements

Database Management

Recording all actions undertaken and maintaining recording system Preparing reports as requested to monitor performance

Maintain a Safe and Healthy Environment

Ensure correct manual handling procedures are followed Ensure infection control measures are applied Immediately report any health and safety concerns, notifiable incidents and near misses, to Team Leader and ensure any hazards are controlled until rectified Ensure hazard, incident and accident form is completed when required

Adhere to Child Safe practices

Understand and adhere to child safe practices as per TSA’s code of conduct Completion mandatory of child safety compliance training Ensure visitors are guided on child safe practice if required

Required for the position

Complete The Salvation Army (TSA) Mission Volunteer registration, induction and training - TSA is a ChildSafe workplace. Police Check Current Blue Card Have a general understanding and/or appreciation of recruitment trends and assisting people to find work Experience in customer service and/or administration is preferred, with strong attention to detail Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Officer and using HR Systems (or other similar systems) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal High level of understanding of confidentiality and privacy requirements Able to build rapport and trust quickly with Youth Represents the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way Shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively Recognises and respects the rights and beliefs of others in a non-judgemental way Willingness to learn Shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively. Supports and acts in compliance with the records, information and knowledge management requirements of TSA. Identifies and follows safe work practices to perform all duties in a safe manner, ensuring the safety and well-being of self and others

Desirable For The Position

Experience in Recruitment or employment services highly desired Experience working with Refugees or asylum seekers highly desired Passion for helping those most in need Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply People from culturally diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply People studying human resources looking for work experience in the field of recruitment encouraged to apply