• Full time, maximum term role until 30 April 2027
• Blacktown, Sydney location
• Hybrid work, 2 days per week in office (choose your days!)

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 responsible for developing and delivering targeted support to individuals, households, and communities to strengthen disaster resilience and preparedness. You will work directly with communities and sector stakeholders to increase understanding of disaster impacts, promote preparedness and resilience measures, and support the psychosocial wellbeing of people affected by disasters.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in disaster resilience, emergency management, community development, or a related field
• Strong skills in developing and facilitating training, workshops, and community resources
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound analytical, evaluation, and problem-solving ability, with confidence using data to inform practice
• The ability to work with autonomy, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communities
• Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships across sectors
• Relevant qualifications in emergency management, community development, social sciences, or equivalent experience

A current Australian Drivers licence and Working with Children Check are mandatory requirements of this role.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Work flexibility: Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from home

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.

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 andnot for profit wellbeing advice.

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

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 5. Salary from $100,776.00 + superannuation + salary packaging.

For additional enquiries, please contact Lara Beattie at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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

Applications close: Wednesday 14 June 2026.

Job Ref #: 13476