• Casual position
• Flexible roster: Monday to Sunday (early morning, afternoon, evening, late night shifts)
• Working at Kalgoorlie Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation (KASSA)

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

Short Stay Workers are responsible for providing a wide range of daily tasks that support residents to enjoy a safe and supportive stay at Red Cross accommodation and support facilities and ensure that facilities are maintained to a high standard of safety, maintenance and cleanliness. The position holder is required to have knowledge of and respect for Aboriginal people, language and culture and excellent communication, timekeeping and team work skills. As a short stay worker, you will develop and maintain supportive relationships with residents, staff, volunteers, community members and other agencies

What you will bring

• Understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture and the ability to work effectively alongside Aboriginal people at the facility and in the community
• Reliability, excellent timekeeping and the ability and availability to work flexible hours on a roster basis, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
• A proactive approach to looking after the facility and supporting residents
• Understanding of health and safety and risk management and the ability to maintain all aspects of the facility under the direction of the managers
• Working with Children Check required
• Current Driver’s Licence (desirable)

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 and purchase additional annual leave.

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 2. Hourly rate from $30.45553 + casual loading + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below.

For additional enquiries, please contact Liz Lalor on 0426 380 070 for a confidential discussion.

Position description: Short Stay Worker (WA).pdf

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.

Job Ref #:522106