Full time hours Maximum term contract until 20 December 2025 Cairns location About Red Cross Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity. About the role Red Cross Emergency Services supports individuals and communities before, during, and after emergencies. The team’s work supports communities, groups and individuals to prepare for emergencies as well as assisting with response and disaster recovery. In this role, you will operate within a community development framework, representing Red Cross across diverse networks in the emergency management and community services sectors. You’ll engage with key stakeholders, applying your advocacy skills to ensure the needs of the most vulnerable are prioritised before, during, and after disasters. You will identify community needs and create engagement opportunities to build the capacity of individuals and communities to anticipate, respond to, and recover from crises. Additionally, this role is crucial in developing local volunteer capabilities through mentorship and support, enhancing the skills and preparedness of those in the region. As a key ambassador for Red Cross, you will actively showcase the organisation’s impact across the region, strengthening Red Cross’s presence and fostering community trust. What you will bring Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and building partnerships Experience in emergency management, project management or community engagement and/or community development Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to a range of audiences Experience with volunteers’ engagement and management ideally in an emergency management or community development context Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Sound proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and database applications Relevant four-year degree with one-year relevant experience or three year degree with two years of relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs. Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses Further information This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4. Salary from $85,145.84 superannuation access to salary packaging. For additional enquiries please contact Debra Cox on 0404 698 779 for a confidential discussion. Applications close at close at 11:55PM Sunday 17 th November 2024. Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion. Job Ref : 11470 Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities. Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more. Other details Job family Emergency Services Job function Individual Contributor Pay type Salary