We’re looking for a strategic, proactive and relationship-driven Community Liaison to join the Saver Plus team and help grow participation across the BSL Saver Plus Delivery Team catchment area (North and West Victoria).
This is a four-day-per-week role with a car allowance to support travel requirements. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the community, building partnerships, opening doors and converting opportunities into real program outcomes. The role requires regular travel to partner organisations, schools, community services and referral agencies, balanced with structured planning, follow-up, virtual engagement and day-to-day administrative responsibilities.
Location: Fitzroy / Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent Part-time
Salary: $90,962.92 - $97,875.15 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation. (pro-rata for part-time employment)
About Brotherhood of St Laurence
We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.
What you’ll be doing
The Community Liaison is responsible for driving demand for Saver Plus by building strong, active referral networks and converting relationships into participant enrolments. You will be working with another team member to meeting stakeholders, pitching the program, and creating new pathways into Saver Plus, also completing normal job duties.
You will:
- Actively build and manage a network of referral partners across schools, community services, local organisations and employers
- Use sales and relationship-building techniques to promote Saver Plus and secure ongoing referrals
- Plan and prioritise daily and weekly outreach activity to ensure consistent pipeline growth
- Balance in-person visits with virtual follow-ups, presentations and relationship management
- Work closely with the Saver Plus delivery team to ensure referrals convert into active participants
- Track leads, activity and outcomes to inform planning and performance
What we’re looking for
This role suits someone who is confident, proactive, and comfortable working to outcomes.
You will bring:
- Strong sales, engagement or business-development experience, ideally in community, education, not-for-profit or service environments
- Excellent networking skills and the ability to quickly build trust and credibility with external stakeholders
- The ability to plan, prioritise and manage your own outreach pipeline across multiple locations and partners
- Confidence working both face-to-face and online to build and maintain relationships
- Strong strategic thinking, you can see where growth will come from and organise your time accordingly
- A genuine interest in supporting families and communities through financial inclusion
Benefits
- 4-day work week
- Car allowance to support work-related travel
- Salary packaging up to $18,500 per year (increase your take-home pay)
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Career development opportunities
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and annual flu vaccinations
Culture
BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work-life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff. “
If this sounds like the right fit for you:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.
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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.
Your application must include:
- A tailored cover letter,
- A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
- A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. (optional)
Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.
To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click Click Here
If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Sue Farzi on sue.farzi@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Sunday 8th of March at 11:59 PM
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
