Support Officer – Emergency Services

at  Australia Red Cross

• Part-time role (30.4 hours per week)
• Fixed term 31st December 2027
• Based in East Perth
  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 Support officer – Emergency Services contributes to our strategic impact of supporting communities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. This role will support the Ready Together program by ensuring operational support for the planning, design, development and overall project coordination of resources and workshops.
  This role works at a state level, with guidance from senior officers to support the analysis, interpretation, design, development, review and evaluation of work practices, policies and procedures that support the delivery of Ready Together and promote the importance of preparedness and resilience measures within communities.

What you will bring

• Knowledge and understanding of the development and implementation of project plans with the ability to undertake project related tasks.
• Excellent organisational skills ensuring effective records management that allow the efficient collection and recording of project data and critical decision to support consistent high quality reporting data and analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to ensure project compliance with Red Cross policies and relevant legislation for effective program delivery.
• Ability to provide administrative and logistical support as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience of working with volunteers and community members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, plan and organise your work with support from senior officers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders

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

Mandatory requirements for the role

• A valid Western Australian Working with Children 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: You can 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 3. Salary from $73,823.36FTE + 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.
Job Ref #: 11888
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 Check
• A valid Driver’s Licenc