Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 12th Jul 2021
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. We prevent and alleviate suffering by supporting people who experience vulnerability. Our vision is human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all.
The Community Development Project Officer will be responsible for supporting Red Cross’ strategic priority of building individual and community resilience to emergency events and disasters. The position will take a lead in delivering key externally focused projects aimed at engaging culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in the City of Mount Gambier to lead localised emergency resilience planning and activities. The position will work closely with government agencies, the not-for-profit sector, businesses and community members/groups in delivering the project.
Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Proven experience in utilising a strengths-based community development approach.
Highly developed interpersonal and group facilitation skills.
Proven experience in project management.
Experience in undertaking research and preparing written reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and to form strategic partnerships.
Current SA Driver’s License or equivalent.
Be a force for good, as part of a highly regarded team, supporting the humanitarian movement. 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.
To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below. For additional enquiries, please contact Mary Hajistassi on 0414 596 363.
Position Description: PD - Community Development Project Officer - Mt Gambier 0038268 16-6-2021 JA.pdf