Overview
Capability & Training Officer - Emergency response role at Australian Red Cross.
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
This position plays a pivotal role in building sector capability and enhancing emergency response readiness in the Northern Territory. It is specifically focused on strengthening the capability of both internal and external stakeholders involved in emergency management, ensuring effective preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience during emergencies.
Day to Day you will
- Design, develop, and implement capability building activities, trainings and initiatives tailored to evacuation centre management and other relevant areas in the Northern Territory context.
- Incorporate best practices, protocols, and local considerations into training materials to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
- Facilitate capability building sessions, trainings and workshops for stakeholders involved in evacuation centre management and other emergency management.
- Work collaboratively with local stakeholders to identify training needs and gaps in emergency services including evacuation centre management.
- Develop strategies to enhance sector capability through skill development, scenario-based exercises, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders including local authorities, community organisations, and Indigenous communities.
What you will bring
- Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise in developing and delivering capability building activities, trainings and initiatives, preferably in emergency management or related fields.
- Sound understanding of evacuation centre management principles, protocols and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and sensitivity to community needs in the Northern Territory context is advantageous.
A current Driver’s licence is a mandatory requirement for this role.
Benefits
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity: Financial wellbeing, salary packaging options, superannuation and purchase of additional annual leave; and Work/Life Flexibility with flexible working arrangements and paid leave options.
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award – Level 4.
Applications close: 9am Monday 13th October; applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.
For enquiries, please contact Sabeeha Nihad at snihad@redcross.org.au. Please note this is for enquiries only; all applications must be submitted through our website for consideration.
Job Ref # 12244
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📌 Capability & Training Officer - Emergency response
🏢 Australian Red Cross
📍 Darwin