Job Opportunities in Australia

• Casual
• Launceston location

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.

The opportunity

In this position you will make contact with newly arrived and culturally and linguistically diverse people to assist with their needs. You will identify issues affecting the health of newly arrived communities and liaise with appropriate services and provide information sessions within the community to assist new arrivals to be able to better access the health system.

What you will bring

• Chin/Burmese and English language skills
• An understanding of issues affecting people impacted by migration
• Experience in working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Experience in coordinating, managing, training and supporting volunteers
• Excellent general office administration and records management skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, such as outlook, word and excel
• Working with vulnerable people check
• Current Australian drivers licence

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your pay, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay. 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

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

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

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 3. Hourly rate from $37.36 + casual loading + superannuation + salary packaging.

For additional enquiries, please contact Tigist Roba on 0410 359 524 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: At close of business 31 October 2024

Job Ref #: 11634

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.