Community Connection Worker chez Salvation Army

Make a meaningful impact in your community

Are you passionate about creating genuine connections and transforming lives? The Salvation Army is seeking a dedicated Community Connection Worker to help build bridges between our local mission expressions and the wider community. This is a dynamic role that blends outreach, program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and pastoral care.

About the Role

As a Community Connection Worker, you’ll be at the heart of our mission—developing programs, activities, and relationships that foster holistic transformation. You’ll work closely with TSA expressions, local networks, and external agencies to identify and meet community needs while creating pathways for faith and outreach.

This is a part time (3 days a week) permanent position based in Springwood, NSW. Salary is in accordance with SCHADS Level 3.

How you will make an impact

• Coordinate community services and engagement activities, including triage and referrals to Doorways, Moneycare, PLP, and corps programs

• Lead and manage programs such as Parents & Children Connect Groups, Red Shield Appeal, and Christmas Cheer

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Salvos Stores, schools, and local agencies

• Apply for grants to support community initiatives

• Recruit, train, and support volunteers, fostering a positive and inclusive culture

• Attend team meetings and training sessions as required

What you will bring

• Diploma of Chaplaincy or Pastoral Care (desirable)

• Certificate III in Community Services or equivalent (desirable)

• Experience in TSA community services or ministry roles

• Proven ability to manage staff or volunteers

• Experience working with diverse cultures (desirable)

• PLP Program facilitator or willingness to obtain

• National Police Record Check

• Valid Working with Children Check

• Current Driver’s Licence

• Flexibility to work weekends and attend special events

• Willingness to offer pastoral support and share the Christian Gospel

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)

• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits

• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks

• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme 

• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity

• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes 

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;

• Opportunity for career development;

• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution 

How to apply

Ready to connect your passion with purpose? Apply now and help us build stronger, more compassionate communities.

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.

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