Full time, permanent role
Flexible location + hybrid working
Work for the world's largest humanitarian organisation
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 The External Engagement team sits within the External Engagement division of Australian Red Cross. It is responsible for enabling the organisation to engage effectively with external stakeholders from across the government, academic and not-for-profit sectors. As Adviser – External Engagement you will support the organisation primarily in its engagement with government. This will include working across Australian Red Cross to confirm and prioritise policy and funding proposals to be pursued by Australian Red Cross. These will be aligned to our strategy and may be related to any of our focus areas (Emergency Services, Migration, Community Programs, International Programs, International Humanitarian Law). You will coordinate efforts across the organisation to identify policy opportunities – for example, upcoming parliamentary inquiries, elections, and government budget processes – and to identify funding opportunities – for example, grants and tenders. Your role will include providing technical advice and support to subject matter experts across Australian Red Cross to form compelling and persuasive grant and tender applications, providing quality assurance of applications and submitting applications on behalf of the organisation. You will assist in tracking the outcomes of grant and tender processes, and embed feedback and lessons learned into ongoing practice. What you will bring
Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, the ability to assess policy and funding proposals against organisational and government priorities, to identify and leverage opportunities to realise mutually beneficial outcomes, and to evaluate outcomes to produce lessons learned.
Experience in, or exposure to at least one of the Australian Red Cross focus areas (Emergency Services, Migration, Community Programs, International Programs, International Humanitarian Law), in a grants and tenders context
Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise in grant and tender development/management.
Superior organisational, coordination and planning skills
Ability to work with learning and development experts to translate the knowledge and expertise into training and guidance that grows organisational capability
Ability to work under general direction from senior employees and work with and lead teams and people from diverse backgrounds and create a collaborative working environment.
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity 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. Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs. Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid 'Me' day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses Further information This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award – Level 5. Applications close: 9am Monday 4th November For any enquiries, please contact Joel Mackay at ****** – please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted through our website for consideration. Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more. Job Ref # 11628 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.
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