• 12 months maximum term position
• Part time - 30 hours per week
• Based in Wagga Wagga, NSW

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

You will have a strong focus on community engagement, implementing sustainable and effective community disaster preparedness and recovery initiatives aimed to increase community capacity to support a strong, positive recovery and to better prepare for future disaster events.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work with key internal and external stakeholders ensuring the program objectives are delivered on time and within budget.

You will be self-motivated and proactive, able to manage your own time effectively, with strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

What you will bring

• Significant experience in emergency management or equivalent
• Tertiary qualifications in Emergency Management, Community Development, Psychology and/or significant experience in relevant field
• High level understanding of and experience in emergency management, particularly in preparedness and recovery

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

The benefits

This is an opportunity to make a real difference for vulnerable people. Contribute to positive outcomes in your community as part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation.

Further information

For more information about this role, please view the position description attached below or contact Kate Johanson on 02 5963 2958.

Position description:  PD - Regional Emergency Services Officer.pdf