Job Description

Australian Red Cross considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification of this role under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

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- 2-year maximum term opportunity
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- Part time, 0.8 FTE, 30.4 hours per week
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- Hybrid work, 2 days per week in office (choose your days!)
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- Bega Valley LGA
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About the role n

The role focuses on building local connections, facilitating workshops and discussions to support community resilience initiatives that reflect local strengths, risks, and priorities.

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Working collaboratively with councils, community organisations, and emergency services, the officer guides communities through each phase of the RediCommunities process — from engagement and assessment to action planning and evaluation — ensuring inclusive participation and sustainable long‑term resilience outcomes that align with Red Cross humanitarian principles and emergency management frameworks.

What you will bring n

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- Knowledge and expertise and/or lived experience in disaster resilience, recovery and community engagement
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- Practical skills in working with communities to build resilience, facilitate engagement and support locally led outcomes
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- As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, community and country
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- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including genuine and transparent consultation and negotiation
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- Ability to deliver training, workshops, and resources.
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- A Driver's licence and Working with children check (or the ability to obtain one) are mandatory requirements of the role
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Advantages that act for you, while you act for humanity n

Work flexibility : Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model. This role will require two days to be worked from the office.

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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.

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Life, 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.

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Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development.

Further information n

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4. Salary from $92,286.48 + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

Applications close: 16 October 2026 Job Ref #13552 #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Officer - Resilience Redicommunities (Bega)
🏢 Australian Red Cross
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