Officer - Sector Capability & Training (NT)

• Full time, ongoing role
• Darwin based + hybrid working
• Join the world's largest humanitarian movement and support emergency response readiness across the NT

About 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 focusing on building sector capability and enhancing emergency response readiness in the Northern Territory. This role specifically concentrates on building the capability of external and internal stakeholders involved in evacuation centre management to ensure effective response during emergencies.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise in developing and delivering capability building activities 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to utilise digital platforms for training delivery and documentation
• 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 their own work

Compliance Requirements

A Drivers licence is required for this role.

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. And access 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. Remuneration from $85,145.84 + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Sabeeha Nihad on snihad@redcross.org.au.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 29 September 2024

Applications must be submitted online to be considered for this role.

Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates on this occasion.