Specialist - Emergency Workforce & Response

• Darwin location
• 2 year max term contract
• Full-time hours  

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 – Emergency Workforce and Response role is paramount within the Emergency Response and Operations Team focusing on enhancing emergency preparedness and response capabilities within their designated state or territory. This role integrates critical responsibilities across workforce development and emergency response to ensure efficient and effective emergency response activities.

Day to day you will:

• Enable emergency response activities during disasters, ensuring prompt and effective deployment of resources.
• Collaborate closely with local authorities and stakeholders to understand and identify needs
• Coordinate and support comprehensive engagement activities for emergency response workforce members within the state or territory.
• Support the implementation and coordination of training and development programs to enhance the readiness and capabilities of local emergency response teams.
• Conduct regular readiness assessments and recommend improvements to strengthen response preparedness.
• Foster strong relationships with local agencies, community organisations, and partners to maintain local presence and engagement
• Facilitate rapid deployment of response workforce for smaller localised emergencies ensuring quick mobilisation and effective utilisation of resources.

What you will bring

• Sound knowledge gained through experience in incident management, emergency response, community engagement, or related fields.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and engage a volunteer workforce
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities including staff and volunteers during high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication and people skills to facilitate collaboration and build relationships among diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the capability to assess complex situations and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to successfully work with and lead teams and people from diverse backgrounds to create a collaborative working environment

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, Housing and Disability Award – Level 5.

Applications close:  Tuesday 13^th May 2025

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

For any enquiries, please contact Meaghan Barry at mbarry@redcross.org.au – please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted through our careers website for consideration.

Job Ref #: 12378