• Full time, maternity leave contract
• Excellent Salary Packaging

Relief in times of crisis, be it big or small, care when it's needed most and commitment when others turn away. With millions of volunteers worldwide we reach people and places like nobody else and care for local communities in Asia Pacific and Australia.

Position information

The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) program aims to promote an understanding of International Humanitarian Law by those groups involved in conflict and by the wider community. A key priority for the program is disseminating IHL to the general community through regular training, education and seminars.

Key activities will include the development, organisation and provision of training and events to diverse audiences, in particular speaking on IHL issues to a variety of groups such as Red Cross staff, tertiary students, the medical and legal professions, journalists, and the general public, as well as Defence, Government, Humanitarian Organisations and Civil Defence Forces.

For further details please refer to the position description downloadable below.

Position Requirements

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Excellent knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and international relations
• Significant experience in preparing and delivering presentations and training to diverse groups
• Well developed relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated capacity to work with volunteers
• Experience with Government, the Military and/or Humanitarian Organisations

A full position description is available below.

For further enquiries please contact Louise McCosker 02 6234 7609.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Red Cross is a child safe organisation, requiring all candidates to be screened for suitability to work with children, youth and vulnerable people.