Narooma, NEW South Wales Australian Red Cross
Australian Red Cross considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification of this role under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
* Maximum term position until 30 June 2020
* Part time – 15 hours per week
* Located in Narooma, NSW
Who we are
Australian Red Cross is part of the worlds 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 Learner Driver Program provides a flexible and holistic approach to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Narooma area to overcome the barriers they experience to obtain a drivers licence.
A drivers licence will enable participants to access services, social, educational and employment opportunities. The successful applicant will contribute to achieving this goal by leading the coordination and delivery of the Learner Driver Program. This includes recruiting, supporting and coordinating volunteers to undertake the supervision of driving hours.
In order to achieve this outcome, the applicant must have strong project, relationship and organisational skills and be very familiar with the Narooma community and specific Aboriginal communities and cultural context.
What you will bring
* Experience in the implementation of Aboriginal community based projects and related policies and procedures and/or ability to follow and implement contractual requirements
* Ability to work effectively within the local Aboriginal communities and understanding of cultural requirements
* Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The benefits of working at Australian Red Cross
Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisation 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.
Further information
For further enquiries, please view the position description attached below or contact Alison Murie on 0466 345 124.
Position description: Learner Driver Program PD Narooma 2019 – identified (1).doc
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