Officer – Resilience (Children and Young People)

at  Australia Red Cross

• Part time (19 hours per week)
• Fixed term contract until 31 December 2027
• East Perth Location
  About Us
  Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
  About the role
  The Officer – Resilience (Children and Young people) is responsible for supporting and implementing targeted support to children and young people to ensure they are strong, resilient, and capable of preparing for, responding to, and recovering well from emergencies. The Officer – Resilience (Children and Young people) delivers services directly and mobilises the volunteer workforce to achieve service outcomes. This role also works at a state or territory sector level, with guidance from the Senior Officer Resilience, to increase knowledge and understanding of how disasters impact children and young people and to promote the importance of preparedness and resilience measures within this target group.
  While this role will predominantly be focused on the Resilience and Recovery programs for Children and Youn People, the successful applicant will be expected to work within the broader team to ensure an all-of-community resilience approach is being delivered.
  This role will require some intrastate travel to rural and regional communities.

What you will bring

• You will have experience of working with Children and Young people and a sound understanding of childhood development and learning strategies.
• Demonstrated understanding of systemic barriers to inclusion for Children and Young People.
• Genuine commitment to working with volunteers and the ability to motivate, lead and support volunteer teams.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge, expertise and understanding of disaster resilience and community development principles.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to apply the Red Cross Fundamental Principles to create trust and rapport
• Ability to support the development and lead the delivery of training, workshops, and resources.
• Advocacy and communication skills, with the ability to positively influence decision-making processes
• Analytical and evaluation skills, with the ability to use data to inform practice.
• Ability to work under general direction from senior employees within clear objectives and budget constraints
• Strong teamwork and intercultural skills

Please include a cover letter outlining ‘what you will bring’ as part of your application

Mandatory requirements for this role

• A valid Western Australian Working with Children’s Check.
• A valid Driver’s Licence

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility: While there will be a requirement for you to regularly attend the East Perth office you can also access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4. Salary from $ $85,145.84 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging.
For additional enquiries and a confidential discussion, please contact Beth Weston on 0406 927295 or bweston@redcross.org.au or Liza Beinart lbeinart@redcross.org.au
Applications close: Monday 3rd February 2025
Applications must be submitted online to be considered for this role
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion
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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
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• A valid Western Australian Working with Children’s Check.
• A valid Driver’s Licenc