Specialist - Evacuation Centre Management & Sheltering

• Full time
• Max term, 2 year contract
• Flexible location

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 Specialist, Evacuation Centre Management and Sheltering is responsible for coordinating evacuation centre management and sheltering activities across the organisation. Develop and maintain evacuation and sheltering best practice, whilst ensuring currency and relevance of Red Cross evacuation and sheltering tools, resources, and training.

Focus on establishing the Australian Red Cross as the sector subject matter expert, building sector-wide capability, and promoting best practices in evacuation centre management and sheltering. Play a critical role in ensuring organised and efficient disaster response, maintaining readiness, and enhancing national capabilities in shelter management.

What you will bring 

• Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise of evacuation centre operations, including shelter management and coordination of support services.
• Demonstrated experience in research and development of practice, guides, tools, and resources
• Experience in the development and delivery of training and exercises
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in high-pressure environments, with a focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• High level of knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in emergency management and public safety.
• Ability to work under general direction from senior employees and work with and lead teams and people from diverse backgrounds and create a collaborative working environment
• Sound analytical skills and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems and exercise initiative and judgment where practices and procedures are not clearly defined

Why work with us?  

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. 

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have. 

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 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 5.

For additional enquiries, please contact El Carter on ecarter@redcross.org.au for a confidential discussion. 

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 for this role.

Applications close: Tuesday 21^st January 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier 

While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion. 

Job Ref #: 11822