Community Engagement Coordinator – Inclusive Employment

The Salvation Army Australia

Community Engagement Coordinator for Inclusive Employment Australia supporting people with disabilities through partnerships and collaboration. Fostering relationships with community organizations and stakeholders for effective employment services.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeLaunceston • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and maintaining effective partnerships across multiple employment services areas including Launceston and West and North West Coast areas
Establish, maintain and nurture strategic partnerships with disability services, RTO and TAFE’s, schools and other community groups, to support growth and enhanced servicing
Increase commenced caseloads through relationship building in the community
Facilitate collaboration between external partnerships and EPlus Inclusive Employment Australia teams, to ensure participant needs are addressed
Attend and support industry events, market days and showcases, representing Employment Plus to employers, service providers and participants
Generate monthly Community Development reports and Employment Services Areas profiles, collating partnerships within the Partner Portal
Support our network of employers on adoption of disability employment practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Employment Services, with knowledge of disabilities and the disability support sector
Strong skills in identifying, assessing and developing new opportunities aligned with business strategy
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and the ability to manage competing demands
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proven project management skills, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion
Self-motivated, autonomous and capable of maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally
Attention to detail, high standards of professionalism and customer service excellence
Must hold a Driver’s license as travel throughout the region will be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)!
Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks (for full-time employees)
Comprehensive and supportive on the job training including the opportunity to undertake tertiary education, relevant to your position
Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
Attractive leave benefits with access to purchased leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos volunteering
Access to free counselling and health & wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your psychosocial health
Long-term employment opportunities within the Employment Plus & the wider Salvos networks

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementMicrosoft Office SuiteWordExcelPowerPoint

Soft Skills

negotiationrelationship buildinginterpersonal skillsattention to detailcustomer service excellenceself-motivatedautonomouscommercial acumen

Certifications

Driver's license