Officer – Resilience (First Nations)

• Part time (30.4 hours per week)
• Max term contract until 09 March 2028
• East Perth Location

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
The Officer – Resilience (First Nations) is part of a team at Australian Red Cross that is working on a three-year project to help Western Australians prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. This project is designed to support specific communities in WA to improve their disaster preparedness and resilience.
Within this project, the Officer – Resilience (First Nations) role supports First Nations communities in Western Australia to be as strong, solid and able to recover as possible when disasters and emergencies happen. The role works with volunteers, staff and communities to:

• Listen to Indigenous experiences of disasters and emergencies and embed local knowledge and wisdom across our disaster preparedness education
• Walk alongside First Nations communities to better understand their specific needs in disaster preparedness, and improve our resources to reflect these needs
• Incorporate Indigenous experiences, voices and contexts into Australian Red Cross emergency preparedness education so that First Nations communities feel safe to engage with our programs
• Bring people from First Nations communities together in community settings to discuss emergency preparedness.

This role will require some travel to deliver programs to regional areas of the state.
What you will bring

• You identify as a First Nations person or have significant experience of working with First Nations communities.
• You have skills in one or more of the following areas: disaster resilience and/or emergency management and/or community development and/or community education.
• You can help develop and deliver training, workshops, and resources.
• You know how to connect with First Nations communities and bring people together in a culturally safe and meaningful way.
• You can work well with volunteers and are willing to guide them on program delivery in First Nations communities.
• You are good at speaking up about and for First Nations issues and you can help us improve our engagement with First Nations communities.
• You can gather and record data.
• You can work with a diverse team and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
• You can assess, evaluate and solve problems.
• You can manage your time, set priorities and plan and organise your work.

A current driver's licence and a working with children check (or the ability to obtain one) is a mandatory requirement for this position.

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: While there will be a requirement for you to attend the East Perth office you can also 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.
For additional enquiries, please contact Beth Weston on 0406 927 295 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: 9am 11th August. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the advert early.

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. 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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