Senior Advisor - Recovery

Full time, permanent role Flexible location within Australia Hybrid working – 2 days in office/3 days from home 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 Senior Adviser – Recovery is responsible for providing support and technical advice to State and Territory leadership teams on emergency recovery programming. The role drives the strategic positioning of Australian Red Cross as specialists in recovery programs and ensures Operations, Advocacy, Partnerships and Marketing and Communication teams are best positioned with high level research, advice and messaging. Day to day, you will: Lead the development and delivery of evidence-based and best-practice resources, training, tools, and workshops to enhance understanding of recovery from disasters and disruptions. Build the organizational capacity of Australian Red Cross around recovery work and support volunteer workforce engagement and training Advise on the implementation of recovery programs at community, industry and state/ territory level. Support the the development of new recovery programming through program design, logframe development, PAT development and budget preparation.   What you will bring Substantial experience in climate resilience, emergency services, or a related field, preferably within a complex NGO, corporate, or philanthropic environment. Proven track record in managing high-value relationships across the emergency services and academic sectors. Demonstrated success in leading and guiding disaster resilience programming. Proven track record in managing high-value relationships across the emergency services and academic sectors. Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity Work flexibility: Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from home, providing you more work/life balance  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. Life, Health & Wellbeing: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health and wellbeing advice via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Converge International. Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development.   Further information  This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award level 6, Red Cross job grade 6 – salary from $115,339.12. For additional enquiries, please contact Brad Watson at bradwatson@redcross.org.au  for a confidential discussion. Please note, email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered. Applications close:  Friday 4th September