About the Role
The Programs Worker will coordinate and support the day-to-day delivery of programs and services at Manly Salvos, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively meet community needs. This is a permanent, part-time role offering 20 hours, 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, volunteers and local partners.
- Coordinate and support community programs, activities and events that meet local needs.
- Manage the Community Centre pantry and help strengthen community support networks.
- Oversee Community Centre bookings, administration and invoice processing.
- Promote Manly Salvos programs and services through marketing and community engagement initiatives.
- Maintain and grow the organisation’s digital presence, including website and social media content.
Requirements
- Experience in community engagement, program coordination and relationship building within a not-for-profit, faith-based or community services environment.
- Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
- A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is required.
- Working with Children’s Check.
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program coordination
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Marketing
- Community engagement
- Digital presence management
- Website management
- Social media content management
Location
- Manly, NSW
Work Type
- Part-time
- Permanent
Salary/Compensations
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Level 3.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers
- Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks)
- 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
About the Company
- 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.
- From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
- The Salvation Army (Salvos) Manly Corps is a Christian Church in the heart of Manly.
- 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, social support and community.
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
