Officer - Community Mobilisation

• Permanent part-time position
• 30.4 hours per week 
• Based in Docklands, Melbourne 

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 Officer – Community Mobilisation works with local, state and national stakeholders to build organisational capability with a focus on volunteering, membership and outward community facing events  

Supported by the Manager/Senior Manager – Community Programs & Business Operations and working with other members and volunteers, the role acts to innovate, attract, engage and retain volunteers and members.  
 
This position focuses on: 

·                     Mobilising member and volunteer engagement through the creation of signature events across Victoria.

·                     Linking Red Cross resources to empower our volunteer work force to connect with their communities.

What you will bring  

·                     Demonstrated experience in event management

·                     An entrepreneurial and creative edge

·                     Demonstrated sound administration knowledge and expertise 

·                     Strong communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written 

·                     Experience in working with and supporting volunteers and/or members 

·                     Sound collaboration and communication skills to effectively engage with volunteers and stakeholders and people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds. 

·                     Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise volunteers and their own work 

·                     Strong commitment to Reconciliation. 

Mandatory compliance requirements  

·                     A valid Victorian working with Children Check    

·                     A valid Driver’s 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 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 4. Salary from $85,145.84 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging.  

For additional enquiries, please contact Nathan Brown on 0427 404 171 for a confidential discussion.  

Applications close: Thursday 27th February

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

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