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Work for purpose

1.67+ million sessions of care provided across all social programs

Nearly $25 million of financial assistance provided in cash, gift cards, vouchers etc

250,000+ people assisted across all social programs

Provided 1.2 million+ nights of accommodation across all social programs

Purposeful work that makes an impact

The Salvation Army has served Australians in need for over 140 years, providing life-changing support to those experiencing hardship, social injustice, or crisis.

As an organisation that works to uphold its mission of helping those in need, we believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better, and it is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. 

When you work for The Salvation Army, you enjoy a purpose-driven career that creates positive social and sustainable outcomes, and the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people in need of hope and help.

Homelessness 1.63+ million meals provided to people who accessed homelessness services

Employment Plus Assisted 36,000+ job seekers to find employment

Salvos Housing 3000+ people provided with housing

Moneycare More than 13,000 people provided with financial counselling

Addiction 12,000+ people assisted with addiction to alcohol and other drugs, gambling at rehabilitation services

Salvos Stores 42 million+ items were sold for reuse in Salvos Stores translating into a remarkable reduction of 583,800 tonnes of CO2 emissions

Doorways & Mission and Communities More than $16.6 million of financial assistance distributed

Family and Domestic Violence 10,000+ women and children supported

Salvation Army Emergency Services $8.3+ million of financial assistance distributed to those impacted by disaster

Youth More than 4200 young people assisted

Aged Care 3000+ seniors being cared for in residential Aged Care facilities

Salvos Funerals Nearly 600 families served with their funeral needs

Environmental sustainability

The Salvation Army has always been at the forefront of making a positive impact within our communities. We believe in good not just for people, but also our planet, and work towards ensuring our programs and practices are sustainable.

The Salvation Army’s first Environmental Sustainability policy was approved by the Board in July 2020 — a living document that outlines our commitment to measure and decrease our environmental impact. This includes minimising the use of consumables, improving our indoor environmental quality, energy and water use, transportation, renovations, and greenhouse gas emissions.

A snapshot of sustainability achievements include:

4.2MW of solar energy generated across The Salvation Army rooftops.

Solar farms.

The Basin (Victoria), adding 5MW of clean, renewable energy into our capacity each year.
Chillamurra (New South Wales and Queensland) adding 4MW to total solar capacity.

Salvos Stores is a recognised leader in the circular economy. Some of their 2022/23 achievements include:

30.5 tonnes diverted from landfill through reuse and recycling.
42 million items reused.
1 million tonnes of Co2 emissions avoided through reuse.

Work for purpose

Purposeful work that makes an impact

Environmental sustainability

A career with the Salvos is more than just a job