Support Officer - Community Programs

About Us

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

Provide administration and entry-level support to existing community programs. Working as part of an integrated nation-wide team, collaborate with functional teams to ensure our programs are informed by consumer choice, provide dignity and respect, and are responsive to identity, culture and diversity.

What you will bring

• Experience in accounts payable, procurement and financial reconciliation processes
• Sound attention to detail
• Problem solving and ability to focus on repetitive tasks
• Excellent MS Office skills, in particular Excel
• Strong customer service skills, ability to work with sensitivity, privacy and respect
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing programs to consumers from diverse backgrounds and cultures, including (but not limited to) First Nations, CALD and LGBTIQ+.
• A current Working With Children’s Check is mandatory

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 $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, Home Care and Disability Services Award – Level 3. Salary from $73,823.36 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.

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 diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations.