• Full time, ongoing role
• Alice Springs based
• Work for the world's largest humanitarian movement

About Red Cross

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

This role is pivotal in assisting the Senior Officer - Emergency Operations, in overseeing and supporting the delivery of emergency response and recovery activities in the Northern Territory (NT).

The Officer – Emergency Operations focuses on providing essential operational, logistical, and coordination support to ensure compliance with contractual agreements, effective stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement of emergency services.

What you will bring

• Sound administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities during high-pressure situations.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to assess complex situations and support decision-making.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving local needs and challenges.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and sensitivity to community needs in the Northern Territory context is advantageous.
• Ability to work under general direction from senior employees within clear objectives and budget constraints and work with and support teams and people from diverse backgrounds and create a collaborative working environment
• Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise their own work and that of lower classified staff and/or volunteers
• Sound analytical skills and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems generally found in policies and practices

Compliance Requirements

A clearance to work with children and a Drivers licence is required for this role.

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. And access 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.
Remuneration from $85,145.84 + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Sabeeha Nihad on snihad@redcross.org.au.

Applications close at 11:55pm AEST on Sunday 15 September 2024

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 on this occasion.

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

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