Team Leader – Street Team

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Part Time (3 Days per Week) | Hobart, TASMANIA| SCHADS Level 5

Help Create Safer Nights in Tasmania

The Salvation Army is seeking a passionate and community-minded Team Leader to lead our late-night outreach program in Hobart.

In this rewarding role, you will coordinate staff and volunteers who provide practical support and brief interventions to vulnerable people, helping ensure safer nights for the community. You'll work closely with Tasmania Police, local businesses, community partners and volunteers to deliver a well-organised and effective service, with occasional support for special events in Launceston.

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the Hobart Street Team program.
• Supervise and support Street Team staff and volunteers.
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers through Workday.
• Build strong partnerships with Tasmania Police, the Safer Nights Partnership and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate operational resources, including the Street Team coffee cart.
• Prepare operational and statistical reports.
• Support safe work practices, risk management and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an experienced and compassionate leader who enjoys working with people and making a positive impact in the community.

Essential requirements:

• Diploma qualification in AOD, Community Services or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Current National Police Check.
• Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
• Current Tasmanian Driver Licence.
• Ability to tow and reverse a medium to large trailer/van.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Willingness to complete required Salvation Army training.

Desirable:

• Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
• Experience leading outreach, community support or volunteer programs.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals, including those affected by alcohol and other drug issues.

Why Join Us?

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including: 

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 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
• 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.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about community outreach, volunteer leadership and creating safer environments for people in need, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help make a difference in the lives of vulnerable Tasmanians.

 

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