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 – Community & 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:
* Mobilising member and volunteers through day to day and strategic engagement and the coordination of events across New South Wales.
* Linking Red Cross resources to empower our volunteer work force to connect with their communities.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate and mobilise volunteers and members through day-to-day activities and strategic engagement.
* Plan and coordinate events across New South Wales in alignment with organisational goals.
* Link Red Cross resources to empower volunteers and connect with communities.
What you will bring
* Influencing and networking skills
* Demonstrated sound administration knowledge and expertise
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate events
* Strong 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, members and stakeholders and people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
* Sound analytical skills and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems generally found in policies and practices for volunteers and/or members
* Strong commitment to Reconciliation
* Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise volunteers and their own work
* A willingness to travel to connect and empower people around the state
Mandatory compliance requirements
* A valid NSW Working with Children Check
* A valid Driver's Licence
Benefits
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 of additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can access specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
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. Hourly rate from $44.58 + casual loading + superannuation + access to salary packaging.
For additional enquiries, please contact Dani Sweetman at for a confidential discussion.
Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.
Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates for this role.
Job Ref# 12968
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