Specialist - Response Workforce

Full time, 12 month contract role
- South Australia based role
- Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation

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
The Specialist - Response Workforce is responsible for leading the development and engagement of the emergency response volunteer workforce in their respective state or territory. As a part of the Emergency Response and Operations team, you will ensure 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 collaboration and commitment among the local workforce.
Day to Day you will
- Coordinate and support comprehensive engagement activities for emergency response workforce members within the state or territory.
- Facilitate initial training, ongoing education, and specialised skill development tailored to local needs.
- Foster a culture of readiness and commitment among the local workforce through regular exercises, workshops, and engagement activities.
- Develop and implement strategies to maintain high levels of motivation and preparedness among the emergency response workforce.
- Conduct regular assessments to evaluate the preparedness of the local workforce and identify areas for strengthening.

What you will bring
- Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise in volunteer enegagement, incident management, emergency response, community engagement, or related fields
- 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
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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 3rd of September 2024
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Job Ref # 11419
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.
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.