Community Program Officer – Learner Driver Program

Sydney, NEW South Wales Australian Red Cross
* Part time position
* 16 hours p/w
* Based in Narooma, NSW

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).

Who are we 
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 position aims to minimise the risk of contact with the criminal justice system and/or recidivism for participants for driving and licensing offences. With better transport options participants will be better placed to access services, and take advantage of social, educational and employment opportunities otherwise unavailable to them. The successful applicant will contribute to achieving this goal by leading the development, co-ordination and delivery of a Learner Driver Program based in Narooma.
 
In addition, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of service policies, standards and procedures for the effective and efficient day to day running of the Learner Driver Program consistent with the project deliverables and funding agreements. You will work in partnership with the Aboriginal Legal Service.
 
What you will bring
* Highly developed organisational and time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Proven ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people including government and business groups, marginalised and vulnerable people and other service providers.
* Solid experience in development, implementation and evaluation of Aboriginal community based projects and related policies and procedures and/or ability to follow and implement contractual requirements
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within the local Aboriginal communities and understanding of cultural requirements.

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 Julie Kirk on 0408 205 869.
 
Position Description: PD_Learner Driver Program Narooma 2018.pdf
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