Number of Positions Available:
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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.
Why this role Matters:
Support one of Australia's largest and most recognised retail and social enterprise networks. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, technology and business, partnering with leaders to shape technology solutions that improve operations, enhance customer and donor experiences, and maximise our community impact.
About the Role:
As the Strategic IT Business Partner, you'll act as the trusted advisor between Salvos Stores and Information Technology, ensuring technology investments align with business priorities and organisational strategy.
You'll develop technology roadmaps, shape investment decisions, guide technology-enabled change and work closely with business leaders, architects, project teams and technology specialists to deliver meaningful outcomes. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll combine strategic thinking with practical delivery to ensure technology creates measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand business priorities and translate them into clear technology strategies and roadmaps
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Shape and prioritise technology initiatives, balancing business value, risk, cost and delivery capacity
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Partner with architects, business analysts and delivery teams to design scalable and sustainable solutions
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Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve reporting, data quality and business insights
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Support strong governance, risk management, privacy, cyber security and compliance across technology initiatives
About You:
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Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Business, Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
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Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments; experience in retail, NFP or logistics will be highly regarded
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Demonstrated experience partnering with Retail and eCommerce environments, with a strong understanding of omnichannel operations, POS platforms, supply chain integration, and digital customer experiences
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Proven success leading large-scale technology-enabled change and project delivery
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Experience contributing to technology investment planning, budgeting and financial forecasting
Why Work For Us:
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Eligible employees can access NFP Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
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Generous paid Parental Leave for primary (12 weeks) and secondary carers + Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) + Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for volunteering in Salvos initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid WFH arrangements, access to Fitness Passport and Consumer Discounts
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
- 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:
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
