Specialist - Response Workforce
Specialist - Response Workforce
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Job Description
- Full time
- Max term contract until30 June 2027
- Based in Victoria
About Us
Australian Red Cross is part of the worlds largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the role
Be responsible for leading the development and engagement of the emergency response workforce in Victoria. As a part of the central Emergency Response and Operations team ensures that local response workforce is adequately trained prepared and equipped to respond to various emergency scenarios. The Specialist will support the coordination of development training and engagement activities conduct readiness assessments and foster a culture of readiness and commitment among the local workforce.
What you will bring
- Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise in incident management emergency response or community engagement.
- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce in a state or territory-specific context.
- High level of knowledge and skills in assessing capability needs and workforce readiness and in developing effective engagement solutions.
- Flexibility to adjust to meet evolving local needs and emerging challenges.
- Strong organisational and planning abilities. Ability to set priorities plan and organise their own work and that of lower classified staff and/or volunteers
- A current full Australian Drivers Licence
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 $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 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 Sally Randall onfor a confidential discussion.
Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates for this role.
Applications close: Tuesday 10th of June 2025
Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier
Job Ref #: 12444
Other details
- Job familyEmergency Services
- Job functionIndividual Contributor
- Pay typeSalary
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
