• Full time position 38 hours per week
• Maximum term role until June 2023
• Based in Kalgoorlie, WA

Who are we

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

This position is responsible for managing a staffing team including casual, full-time and part-time staff at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation facility. This facility provides safe, temporary and culturally appropriate accommodation for Aboriginal people (with a priority given to people from the Spinifex Lands) who wish to visit Kalgoorlie-Boulder for personal reasons.

The position is responsible for the day to day supervision of the workers and for ensuring that the facility is maintained to a high standard of safety and cleanliness.

The position holder is required to be multi-skilled and flexible, with good staff management skills including conflict resolution, sound understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain supportive relationships with staff, volunteers, residents and community members. The position requires flexible working hours and ability to be contactable after-hours in the event of an emergency.

What you will bring

• Understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture and the ability to work effectively alongside Aboriginal people at the facility and in the community.
• Knowledge of the issues that contribute to the social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal people and the communities in the region.
• Strong staff and team management skills and the ability to manage, mentor and support staff effectively.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and requirements and the ability to implement and maintain appropriate safety, security and maintenance procedures in a 24 hour residential environment.

Benefits

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work that you do will help improve outcomes for vulnerable people. Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.

For further enquiries please see position description below or contact Aoife Field on 0409886064.

Position Description:  Team Leader - KASSA.pdf

Closing date: 09 April 2021 at 11:55PM AEST