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ABOUT US
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. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
About the Role
The People & Culture Coordinator plays a critical coordination and administration role within the People & Culture (P&C) function. Acting as a connector across the department, you will also play a key role in maintaining P&C SharePoint sites, IT permissions, document libraries, and budget monitoring.
The role provides high-quality administrative, secretariat and project coordination support to the EGM People & Culture and the People & Culture Leadership Team (PCLT), enabling the wider P&C function to operate efficiently, accurately, and in line with governance and compliance expectations.
The role is permanent, full time based in Blackburn.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to the EGM People & Culture and P&C Leadership Team, including coordination of travel and acting as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders.
Provide administrative and secretariat support to EGM of P&C by preparing range of reports (including Board and Committee reports), meeting papers, presentations and follow‑ups.
Manage P&C systems and documentation, including SharePoint sites, document libraries, Microsoft 365 access, distribution lists and shared mailboxes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate P&C projects, initiatives and events, including tracking actions, timelines and deliverables across the function.
Monitor P&C department budgets against actual spend and work with General Managers to identify and resolve anomalies or inaccuracies.
About You
You’re a natural connector who keeps people aligned and work moving. You thrive in a role where coordination, communication and relationship‑building are at the centre of what you do. You’re tech‑savvy, comfortable with MS Office and digital tools, and curious about emerging technologies. You stay composed under pressure, handle sensitive matters with discretion, and communicate with clarity and professionalism. Most importantly, you bring a collaborative mindset, a service‑oriented approach and a commitment to contributing positively to culture.
Key capabilities include:
A degree or qualification in Human Resources or a related field desirable.
Relevant experience in coordination, administration or executive support, with sound judgement and discretion.
Strong technical capability across MS Office applications and confidence navigating content‑management systems (e.g., SharePoint, knowledge bases).
Clear and professional written communication, including the ability to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
Experience in process implementation and systems such as permissions, documentation, shared mailboxes and distribution lists.
Why work for us?
TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. In return we also offer benefits such as;
Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging for living expenses ($15,900 tax free for rent, mortgage, school fees etc) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2,650 tax free).
On site parking.
Hybrid working arrangement minimum 2 days in office.
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.
Health insurance, home energy and home office supplies discounts.
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.
How to Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
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