Emergency Response Specialist Emergency Response WA

Permanent position Full time hoursLocation Perth WAHybrid work 2 days per week in officeAustralian Red Cross is part of the worlds largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for the roleThis role plays a crucial role within the Emergency Response and Operations function focusing on enabling effective and timely response activities during emergencies withinWA. This position ensures that local response needs are prioritised while adhering to nationally consistent standards and protocols fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance response you will bringAbility to lead and motivate a diverse workforce in a state or territory-specific discipline knowledge gained through experience in emergency response or related fields with a demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage response activities in dynamic experience working with local authorities community organisations and stakeholders to achieve common objectives during organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities including staff and volunteers during high-pressure mindset with the capability to assess complex situations and drive continuous communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative relationships externally internally and with leadership skills with the ability to develop and engage a volunteer workforceAbility to successfully work with and lead teams and people from diverse backgrounds to create a collaborative working environmentBenefits that act for you while you act for humanityWork flexibility:Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from homeFinancial 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 $15900 for living expenses (such as rent groceries utility bills); up to $2650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual Health & Wellbeing:You can access a paid Me day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health and wellbeing advice via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider Converge development: Access to ongoing learning training and informationThis role is covered by the Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level additional enquiries please contact Meaghan Barry a confidential discussion. Please note email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be close:Tuesday 16 June 2026 interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close this advert onlyWhile we appreciate the interest in our organisation we will not be engaging with agencies or agency candidates for this position.