Help Lead a Team Creating Safer Nights in Hobart

The Salvation Army is seeking a dedicated and community-focused Shift Supervisor to help lead our Street Team program operating within Hobart's Salamanca precinct.

Working closely with the Street Teams Team Leader, you'll coordinate volunteers and staff, support vulnerable and intoxicated patrons, and ensure the smooth operation of our late-night outreach service. This is an opportunity to combine leadership, community engagement and hands-on support to make a real difference in the lives of others.

About the Role

Street Teams operate every Friday and Saturday night in Hobart's Salamanca precinct, with occasional support provided at special events in Launceston.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supervising Street Team operations during shifts.
• Supporting and guiding the Support Worker and volunteer teams.
• Managing volunteer rosters and assisting with volunteer coordination.
• Providing practical support and brief interventions to vulnerable patrons.
• Liaising with Tasmania Police, Hobart City Council, Safer Nights Partnership, venue security and transport providers.
• Managing resources and supplies, including the Street Team coffee cart.
• Conducting shift debriefs and contributing to operational reporting.
• Supporting risk management and promoting safe service delivery.

About You

You are approachable, reliable and passionate about helping people in vulnerable situations. You enjoy working as part of a team and can remain calm and professional in dynamic community settings.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
• Current Tasmanian Driver Licence.
• Ability to tow and reverse a large trailer or van.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Willingness to complete mandatory Salvation Army training.

Highly Desirable

• Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals.
• Experience in community services, outreach programs or volunteer-based environments.

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 are passionate about community outreach and ready to lead a team making a positive impact in Hobart, 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