• Choose from either full time or part time hours (minimum of 0.8 FTE)
• Permanent position
• Hobart 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 equips communities to anticipate, respond to, and recover from disasters. Taking a psychosocial support approach to emergency management, we provide resources, services, expertise and humanitarian advocacy and influence to support and strengthen the capacity of individuals and communities in need.

In this role you will support communities to prepare for, respond to and recover well from disasters using a community development approach to build local partnerships, and support the delivery of programs and projects to build community resilience.

What you will bring

• Sound knowledge of community engagement and/or community development
• Experience in successfully delivering project or program outcomes
• An understanding of supporting communities before, during, or after a disaster
• Sound analytical skills and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to coach and develop both individuals and teams
• Working with vulnerable people check
• Drivers License

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 pay. 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 comprehensive learning, training, and development courses.

Further information 

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4.

Annual salary from $82,063.28 FTE + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

For any enquiries, please contact Kat Clark on 0436 385 773   

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Job Ref #213