• Full time role based in Adelaide to end of February 2021
• Work for the world's largest humanitarian movement
• Be part of our well established Community programs

About us

Australian Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian movement in the world seeking to build a better society based on people helping people.  

We work to assist migrants in transition to ensure they have their humanitarian needs met and are participating and included in Australian society.

We seek to support people who are particularly vulnerable due to their circumstances, for example, people seeking protection, with restricted access to support and services, or vulnerable to exploitation.

We work directly with those seeking help, irrespective of their legal status, their background, or how they arrived in Australia.

About the role

You will be responsible for supporting Red Cross’ strategic priority of building individual and community resilience to emergency events and disasters.

You will take a lead in delivering key externally focused projects aimed at engaging communities in South Australia 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.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in utilising a strengths based community development approach.
• Highly developed interpersonal and group facilitation skills.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Significant experience in undertaking research and preparing written reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and to form strategic partnerships.
• A Working with Children check is a mandatory requirement for this role

Why work for us?

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.

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.

Position Description: 20190203 Community Development Project Officer Position Description.pdf