• Full time position
• Max term contract until 30 June 2023
• Milton 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

Work with government and community-based stakeholders to support COVID-19 response, recovery, and resilience of vulnerable people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Engage and work with service providers to coordinate, advise and facilitate access to available 'in place' support for culturally diverse communities exposed to COVID-19 and other disasters. Apply principles of disaster risk reduction to promote sectoral resilience, collaborative-learning and adaptive organisational networks.

You will be the centralised point of contact for Queensland Government and community-based organisations to connect and respond to evolving refugee, asylum seeker, temporary visa holder and migrant community needs. You will work with agencies to ensure warm referral pathways are connected, consistent and supportive of the specific needs of vulnerable refugees, asylum seekers, temporary visa holders and migrants.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated knowledge of Disaster Management protocols, communication and operative channels within the context of culturally diverse communities
• Experience leading strategic projects
• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills
• Understanding of the issues impacting migrants in transition in the community
• A current Australian drivers licence is mandatory

Our Covid-19 safe practices

It’s vital you review our Red Cross COVID-19 and pre-employment requirements here prior to applying.

Why work for us?

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.

You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have.  Applications from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged.

Further information

To find out more about this opportunity please see the position description below or contact Elijah Buol on 0415 519 125.

Position description:  PD - Community Connect Advisor.pdf

Applications for this position will close at 11:55pm on 10th August 2022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to protecting the rights of all people, particularly those who may be experiencing vulnerability. We want the people we work with to feel safe, be safe, and free from abuse of any kind. We are a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. We value, respect and listen to children and are committed to supporting child safety and wellbeing in our work. 

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

Job Ref #: 521069+