External Communications Office Coordinator

Number Of Positions Available:

1

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.  

Are you a reliable, highly organised admin professional with a flair for communications and events? We're looking for a tech-savvy individual to support the External Communications Manager in delivering engaging campaigns, events, and stakeholder activities across Tasmania. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to work with an organisation where your contribution truly makes a difference, this could be the perfect fit for you.

About The Role

Our External Communications Department unites key community-facing and enabling functions within the Communications Portfolio. It is responsible for representing The Salvation Army to government, media, and the wider community, while also providing corps with essential communications support across day-to-day operations and peak periods. The department’s primary goal is to build awareness, trust, and engagement with the community, donors, partners, media, and government.

As the External Communications Office Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the External Communications function in Tasmania.

The role is permanent, full time position based at our Hobart office.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level administrative support to the External Communications Manager, including managing calendars, travel, correspondence, meeting minutes and documentation.
• Supporting the planning and end-to-end delivery of events such as community outreach activities, fundraising campaigns, internal workshops, and media events.
• Developing and implementing a state-based social media content plan in collaboration with the National Social Media Team, managing posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to enquiries.
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement, including liaising with media, government representatives, community partners, and internal teams.
• Managing finance and office administration tasks, including raising invoices, expense reconciliation, maintaining promotional materials, and coordinating internal communications with local Corps and teams.

About You

You’re someone who thrives in a busy, purpose-driven environment and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. With a proactive mindset and a keen eye for detail, you’re not just ticking boxes – you’re anticipating needs, solving problems, and helping the whole team shine.

Key Capabilities:

• Exceptionally organised and efficient, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines with ease.
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Skilled at providing high-quality administrative support, with excellent attention to detail and a solutions-focused approach.
• Tech-savvy, with confidence using Microsoft Office, Canva, and major social media platforms.

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
• 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.
• 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

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role and examples demonstrating capabilities and addressing the questions below.

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