• Part-time (24 hours per week) Maximum-term role (until 31 March 2021)
• Excellent Salary Packaging options
• Based in Milton, QLD

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

Australian Red Cross’ works to assist migrants in transition to ensure they have their humanitarian needs met and are participating and included in Australian society.

The In Search of Safety Project Officer will lead Red Cross’ local work in increasing inclusion activities, specifically the roll out and expansion of In Search of Safety education program, and related community engagement models.

You will form partnerships to activate change for greater engagement in civic, economic and community participation for migrants in transition.

The role will work closely with local leadership and contribute to a nationwide Community of Practice in the planning, research, development, implementation and evaluation of this program which is directly related to the strategic priorities of Red Cross.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the issues impact migrants in transition in the community, and inclusion issues more broadly
• Proven ability to work across multiple functions and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Proven capacity to be adaptive and resilient and to work independently in a self-directed manner, and also as a member of a team
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), and demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills, particularly to groups of young people
• High level administration skills, including ability to develop reports and maintain records/databases
• Ability to develop and organise events in accordance with program needs or priority occasions
• Demonstrated capacity to evaluate existing and implement new programs aligned with strategic directions to ensure continuous improvement
• Experience in recruitment, management, engagement and development of volunteers
• Valid full Australian Driver’s Licence
• A Working with Children check is a mandatory requirement for the role
  

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 below or contact Cassandra Walker on 0478 312 224.

Position Description:  Project Officer, In Search Safety.pdf