Parts of Australia are experiencing unprecedented bushfire activity.

Since July 2019, Red Cross teams have responded to more than 20 bushfires and supported 18,600 people in 103 relief and evacuation centres through the efforts of more than 1,590 volunteers and staff.

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

• 12 month maximum term position with the possibility to extend an additional 12 months
• Full time – 38 hours per week
• Position based in Sydney, NSW

What you will do

This role is ideal for a highly accomplished administrative all-rounder seeking variety, pace and the challenge of working with communities recovering from bushfires.

You will support the planning, coordination and management of a range of preparedness and recovery initiatives across the state. You will be responsible for ongoing maintenance and retention initiatives for our amazing Emergency Services volunteers including organising training courses.

Events management experience will be highly regarded.

What you will bring

• High level problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to effectively deal with issues
• Previous experience working with volunteers
• Capacity to work independently and adaptively within a demanding, changeable and unpredictable environment
• Excellent records management knowledge and general office administration
• Events management experience will be highly regarded

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

For more information about this role, please refer to the position description attached below or contact Diana Bernardi on 0409 719 130.

Position Description:  PD- Project Support Officer - Recovery.pdf