• Maximum term role till November 2021
• Part time hours – 30 hours per week
• Based in Port Pirie

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 Community Development Officer will coordinate and support the quality development and service delivery of Red Cross initiatives across South Australia. The Community Development Officer focuses on a whole of community approach to community, family and child safety inclusive of families and communities with an aim to develop locally designed solutions. The position will work to develop and leverage local community networks in order to build community and service provider capacity to address community level issues, while developing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholder organisations.

What you will bring

• Understanding of Community Development Principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects to achieve program outcomes
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, and sound ability to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated  ability  to  work  cooperatively  with  internal  and  external  stakeholders  at  various  levels, establishing and maintaining strong partnerships
• Highly  developed  communication  and  interpersonal  skills  including  with  people  from  a  wide  range  of backgrounds

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 Andrew Quin on 08 6557 1234

Position description: Community Development Officer (SA) - Olivia Smart - Dec 2020 - JG3.pdf