Officer - Volunteer Engagement

Garran ACT 2605, Australia Req #11348
Monday, 2 September 2024
  • Full time hours
  • Maximum term contract until 30 November 2025
  • Based in Garran, ACT

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

Australian Red Cross’ Migration Support Programs (MSP) work to assist refugees and people seeking asylum to ensure they have their humanitarian needs met and are participating and included in Australian society. We seek to support people who are particularly vulnerable due to their migration journey; from arrival in Australia, settling into community life, accessing essential services and supports for self and family members and the changes and transitions that occur socially, economically, and culturally.

The Officer – Volunteer Engagement is responsible for the effective recruitment, integration and coordination of volunteers within Migration Support Programs (MSP) and the Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP). The role will work closely with HSP and MSP staff to implement local volunteer teams and oversee a team of volunteer convenors to facilitate opportunities and activities that address place-based and humanitarian needs.

What you will bring

  • Demonstrated experience working with people from cross-cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • Prior experience in recruiting and engaging volunteers, volunteer management and the delivery of training programs
  • Sound ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Sound proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and database applications
  • Working with Vulnerable People Check and Australian Driver 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

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access 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. Salary from $85,145.84 + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

For additional enquiries, please contact Gop Gai on 0424 755 845 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close at close of business 15 September 2024

Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.

Job Ref #:11348

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 different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe 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.
 
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more. 

Other details

  • Job family Migration Support
  • Job function Individual Contributor
  • Pay type Salary
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  • Garran ACT 2605, Australia