• 12 month maximum term position with the possibility to extend an additional 12 months
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• Identified position
• Based in Adelaide, SA

Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is an act done for the purpose of carrying out a scheme for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)

About Red Cross

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

About the role

You will work to build community and volunteer capacity and capability in areas impacted by drought and bushfires. You will work within a wider community recovery team, which includes volunteers to implement sustainable and effective community recovery initiatives.

What you will do

Join our team and work closely with Aboriginal communities recovering from recent bushfires.

You will play a key role in building community and volunteer capacity and capability in areas impacted by drought and bushfires.

You will help increase community capacity to support a strong, positive recovery from drought and bushfires and to better prepare for future disaster events.

What you will bring

• As an Aboriginal person, demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultures, community and country.
• Demonstrated understanding of community development.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic administrative, organisational and time management skills.

A Working with Children Check and current driver’s licence are mandatory requirements of this role.

The 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.

Further information

For further information, please view the position description attached below or contact Mary Hajistassi on 0414 596 363.

Position description: Project Officer - Recovery (Identified).pdf.