Australian Red Cross's logo

Program Officer, Community Visitors Scheme

Australian Red Cross
  • Maximum term position until 31st December 2021
  • Part time – 27.5 hours per week
  • North Melbourne location

Who we are

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 Programs Officer (PO) is responsible for the effective delivery of the Community Visitors Scheme in the Greater Melbourne region. All services are in line with Red Cross’ strategic direction which outlines 7 key areas of work and the ways in which Red Cross works. Service delivery is provided by volunteers and the PO is responsible for the recruitment, selection, training and ongoing support of volunteers and to ensure the program is run according to program guidelines and Red Cross policy. The PO works under the direction of the Team Leader as part of the Community Programs department (CP).

What you will bring

  • Strong affinity and experience with the target group of older persons living within the community and in receipt of packaged in-home care or residential care
  • Ability to follow and implement organisational policies and contractual requirements
  • Experience in establishing networks and building new relationships with external stakeholders
  • Proven highly developed organisational and time management skills
  • Experience working with and/or managing volunteers would be very well regarded
  • Well-developed skills in the recording of information into a data base, use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel in particular) and Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to develop and deliver innovative service and strategic initiatives within budget constraints

The benefits

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Further information

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description attached below or contact Narelle Smith on 0466 460 341

Position description:Download File Programs Officer - CVS (VIC) (1).pdf

How to apply

This job ad has now expired, and applications are no longer being accepted.

Email me more jobs like this.

Daily