• Part time, 15.2 hours per week
• Permanent opportunity based in Adelaide
• Join the world's largest humanitarian movement

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  

You will work as part of a national team, delivering social support services such as across Australia designed to reach isolated people to maintain social connectedness and independence. 

You will coordinate, supervise, train and support a large volunteer workforce and utilise online systems to allocate, roster and assign roles to volunteers.

You will collaborate with other internal teams to recruit volunteers, intake new clients, improve systems and processes, and ensure programs are informed by consumer choice, provide dignity and respect, and are responsive to identity, culture and diversity.

What you will bring  

• Demonstrated ability to follow and implement Frameworks, policies, procedures, work instructions, guidelines and standards.  
• Ability to demonstrate initiative; work independently and in a team environment
• Work under general direction to apply well established procedures, methods and guidelines 
• Solve work related problems of limited difficulty using knowledge, judgement and work skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing programs to consumers from diverse backgrounds and cultures, including (but not limited to) First Nations, CALD and LGBTIQ+
• A current drivers licence is a mandatory requirement of this position

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, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs. 

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options 

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses 

Further information   

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

For additional enquiries, please contact Mary Vijendra on 0466 460 341 for a confidential discussion.  

Position description: Support Officer - Aged Care

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 #: 522887