Permanent full-time position
- Hobart based
- Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation
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 - Community Mobilisation works with local, state and national stakeholders to build organisational capability with a focus on volunteering, membership and outward community facing events
Supported by the Manager/Senior Manager - Community Programs & Business Operations and working with other members and volunteers, the role acts to innovate, attract, engage and retain volunteers and members.
**This position focuses on**:
- Building strong member and volunteer engagement
- Strengthening relationships and communications across sectors
What you will bring
- Demonstrated sound administration knowledge and expertise
- Communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written
- Experience in working with and supporting volunteers and/or members
- Sound collaboration and communication skills to effectively engage with volunteers and stakeholders and people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise volunteers and their own work
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate events
- Strong commitment to Reconciliation.
Mandatory compliance requirements
- A clearance to work with vulnerable people
- 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 4. Salary from $85,145.84 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging.
**Applications close**: Sunday 2nd of February 2025
For additional enquiries, please contact Nathan Brown on 0427 404 171 for a confidential discussion.
**Job Ref #**: 12102
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 secure 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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📌 Officer - Community Mobilisation
🏢 Australia Red Cross
📍 Hobart