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Community Programs Officer - Tweed Heads

Australian Red Cross
  • Maximum term position
  • Full Time hours
  • Tweed Heads, NSW location

About us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

About the role

The role of the Community Programs Officer assists in supporting local organisations and individuals to address social isolation and disengagement from their community. The role is also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships in line with Red Cross strategic direction of Ways of Working.

The position aims to provide social inclusion programs & opportunities through programs such as the Telecross suite of programs and MATES (CHSP funded), Community Visitor Scheme & delivery of community engagement events within the region. The role will also be responsible for promoting services to targeted audiences within the region and prepare effective statistical data reporting to meet our funding bodies reporting requirements.

What you will bring

  • Experience and/or ability to follow and implement organisational policies and contractual requirements relevant to the community services sector
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with the community & stakeholders
  • Demonstrated understanding & experience in delivery services to clients & communities through trauma informed care
  • Experience in recruiting, training & managing volunteers
  • Excellent records management and general office administration
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including with people from a wide range of backgrounds

A current Working with Children Check and Australian Drivers licence are mandatory requirements of this role.

Why work with us

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

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.

Further information

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description attached below or contact Celeste Hartmann on 0424 406 319.

Position description: Download File Community Programs Officer PD Northern Region.pdf

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