Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Australian Red Cross
Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is an equal opportunity measure under section 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT).
* Full time position
* Ongoing role
* Based in Canberra
Who we are
Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.
About the role
The role will apply community development approaches in creating projects with and delivering services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Canberra. You will be responsible for leading the ACT community development and engagement work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a greater focus on young people and vulnerable adults.
The position will be responsible leading the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of culturally responsive programs covering youth engagement, social inclusion, justice reinvestment, public housing estates and homelessness.
Additionally, you will lead and manage the ACT engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander community members to identify and co-design Red Cross services that would benefit the community.
What you will bring
* Demonstrated experience in community development work, particularly related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
* Solid knowledge and understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
* Proven ability to undertake community projects covering planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
* Strong verbal and written communications skills including respectful and effective communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Benefits
Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work that you do will help improve outcomes for vulnerable people. Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.
For further enquiries please see position description below or contact Malou Pascual-Anes on 0418 831 350
Position Description: 510889 PD Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Engagement Officer.pdf
Source: Uniting News