Officer - Workforce Training & Coordination
This role is a 12‑month, full‑time position (38 hours per week) with flexible location and hybrid working options.
Base pay range
A$88,090.08 per year.
About the role
The Officer – Workforce Training & Coordination supports the delivery and coordination of training programs for the Australian Red Cross Emergency Services workforce. This role contributes to ensuring that Emergency Services personnel are effectively trained and prepared to contribute to emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities. The position focuses on operational coordination of training events, assisting in program delivery, and contributing to workforce capability through training and facilitation.
About you
You will bring sound technical knowledge and expertise in training, delivery and supporting training operations. In addition, you’ll demonstrate experience delivering training or workshops in a structured program environment, coordinating events, sessions, or activities involving multiple participants and supporting volunteers or staff in emergency services, humanitarian, or community sectors. Experience contributing to program improvement or reporting is highly desirable.
Key behavioural and technical capabilities
- Ability to work under general direction from senior employees within clear objectives and budget constraints and work with and support teams and people from diverse backgrounds and create a collaborative working environment.
- Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise own work and that of lower classified staff and/or volunteers.
- Sound analytical skills and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems generally found in policies and practices.
- Ability to coordinate multiple training activities and manage logistics effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver training and facilitate learning in small to medium groups.
- Ability to work under direction, follow established plans, and support team priorities.
- Solid interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively across teams and with volunteers.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail for scheduling, reporting, and record‑keeping.
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing priorities and operational needs.
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 programmes.
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.
Mandatory requirements
- National Criminal History Check (coordinated through Australian Red Cross).
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award – Level 4. Salary from A$88,090.08 + superannuation + salary packaging options.
Applications must be submitted online prior to 11:55 pm AEST on Sunday, 30 November 2025 to be considered for this opportunity.
We encourage applicants to apply ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may fill this role prior to the advertised closing date.
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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