V- Student Placement

Key responsibilities

• Meet with work placement supervisor regularly to plan and discuss required placement activities and for supervision to meet professional development capabilities.
• Students will observe and support the programs and activities by practically assisting with the smooth running of programs as well providing administrative support.
• Maintain confidentiality of interactions and information
• Keep children safe by always abiding by Salvation Army’s child safe policies and code of conduct
• Qualifications and skills (desired/required):
• Be enrolled in a recognised Tertiary Educational Institute / RTO and enter into a formal Placement Agreement with The Salvation Army (TSA)
• Keen interest in the challenges and opportunities of this service
• A sound knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is highly desired
• Background check requirements:
• Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Below is what is required for this role.
• As this role is a child-related role, it requires a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check
• As this role involves dealing with confidential information, it requires a Police Check
• Time Required & Commitment:
• As agreed with Centre Manager. This volunteer role may require a short-term commitment of up to 38 hours per week to complete the education and training requirements for no longer than a period of 2 months duration.
• The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal 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 related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.