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PERTH DRT LEADERSHIP ROLES
In April 2021 Disaster Relief Australia will be launching a brand new Disaster Relief Team in Perth, we are currently recruiting for DRA members to join the leadership team.
We are looking for a dynamic group of people to be the founding members of the Perth DRT and create a leadership team managed by our new DRT manager. Positions include membership, mobilisation, logistics, operations, planning, training, community engagement, communications, fundraising and wellbeing
If you are a self motivated team player, and you enjoy the challenge of being part of a leadership team, then one of these roles may be for you!
If you have a background in areas such as (but not limited to) project management, operations roles, leadership, logistics, database management, public relations, training, fundraising or event management and are willing to allocate up to 5 hours of volunteer work a week towards the role, then read on! We’d suggest that all applicants have strong skills in interpersonal communication, and have practical skills with programs such as excel, word, and platforms such as google drive.
NATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
We are looking for a dynamic and proactive individual to join our Human Resources Team, specifically in the role of National Human Resources Coordinator.
If you are a self motivated team player that enjoys the challenge of leadership, and are keen to step up and join the National Human Resources Team then this role may be for you!
Members who have a background in areas such as (but not limited to) policy development, recruitment, organisational structure development, information management systems and people and culture will find themselves best placed with this opportunity. We’d suggest that all applicants have strong skills in interpersonal communication, and have practical skills with programs such as excel, word, and platforms such as google drive. Attendance of a Core Operations course is also ideal.
Your input to the role will vary but you should be available to allocate approx. 15-20 hours of paid part-time work a week towards the role. This position is required to be Adelaide based and the successful candidate would be required to begin employment in late April 2021 (negotiable if needed).
SYDNEY DRT LEADERSHIP ROLES
Disaster Relief Australia are currently recruiting for additional leadership roles within the Sydney Disaster Relief Team.
We are looking for a dynamic group of people to join the existing leadership team in Sydney and the NSW region, across membership & operations
If you are a self motivated team player, and you enjoy the challenge of being part of a leadership team, then one of these roles may be for you!
If you have a background in areas such as (but not limited to) project management, operations roles, leadership, logistics, database management, or event management and are willing to allocate up to 4 hours of volunteer work a week towards the role, then read on! We’d suggest that all applicants have strong skills in interpersonal communication, and have practical skills with programs such as excel, word, and platforms such as google drive.
STATE FUNDRAISING COORDINATORS
We are looking for dynamic people to join our fundraising team to help develop opportunities Disaster Relief Australia to continue to grow and support people in their darkest days.
If you are a self motivated team player, and are keen to step up and join the national team, while working with the local DRT’s, then this roles may be for you!
Members who have a background or understanding in areas such as (but not limited to) fundraising, business development, relationship management, speaking to a range of stakeholders, grant writing and developing partnership proposals and are willing to allocate approx 4-10 hours of volunteer work a week towards the role, will find themselves best placed with this opportunity. We’d suggest that all applicants have strong skills in interpersonal communication, and have practical skills with programs such as xcell, word, and platforms such as google drive. Attendance of a Core Operations course is also ideal.
MOBILISATION COORDINATORS AND ASSOCIATES
Disaster Relief Australia is now recruiting for volunteer leaders interested in the Mobilisation Team roles across all our DRT’s, at both Coordinator and Associate level.
We are looking for a dynamic group of people to join us in ensuring our teams keep moving around the country in response to our Field Operation needs. If you are a self motivated team player and are keen to step up and join the team, and you find that you thrive when faced with the challenges of logistical coordination, group management and communications then the Mobilisation Team may be for you!
Members who have a background in areas such as (but not limited to) project management, operational coordination roles, training, leadership, logistics, database management, and/or event management, and are willing to allocate approx 4-10 hours of volunteer work a week towards the role, will find themselves best placed with this opportunity.
We do suggest that all applicants have strong skills in interpersonal communication, and have practical skills with programs such as google sheets, excel, word, and platforms such as google drive. Attendance of a Core Operations course is also ideal, with a minimum level of Engagement Ready in Muster.
NATIONAL AND DRT TRAINING ASSOCIATES
Disaster Relief Australia is now recruiting for Training Associate roles within its training teams at both the DRT and National Level.
If you are a self-motivated team player and are keen to step up and join our Training Teams and you enjoy the challenge of leadership, then one of these roles may be for you!
Members who have a background in areas like (but not limited to) e-learning development, project management, operations roles, training (Certificate IV or higher ideal), leadership, logistics, database management, event management, and are willing to allocate approx 4-10 hours of volunteer work a week towards the role, will find themselves best placed with this opportunity. We’d suggest that all applicants have strong skills in interpersonal communication, and have practical skills with programs such as excel, word, and platforms such as google drive.
For members already in Training Associate positions within DRTs, if you feel that your skills and abilities would be better utilised as a National Training Associate please apply.
You must be at a minimum of engagement ready on Muster to be considered for these positions.
TOWNSVILLE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Volunteer Opportunities
Disaster Relief Australia is currently recruiting for additional leadership roles within the Townsville DRT, at the Coordinator and Associate level. We are looking for a dynamic group of people to join the existing leadership team in Adelaide and the SA region, across all areas of responsibility.
Members who have a background in areas such as (but not limited to) project management, operations roles, leadership, logistics, training, database management, or event management and are willing to allocate up to 4 hours of volunteer work a week towards the role, then read on! We’d suggest that all applicants have strong skills in interpersonal communication, and have practical skills with programs such as excel, word, and platforms such as google drive.
ADELAIDE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Volunteer Opportunities
Disaster Relief Australia is recruiting for additional leadership roles within the Adelaide DRT, at the Associate level.
We are looking for a dynamic group of people to join the existing leadership team in Adelaide and the SA region, across all areas of responsibility.
If you are a self motivated team player, and you enjoy the challenge of being part of a leadership team, then one of these roles may be for you!
TOWNSVILLE MOBILISATION COORDINATOR AND ASSOCIATES
Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for dynamic members to join our Townsville DRT leadership team, in the roles of Mobilisation Coordinator and Associates.
If you are a self-motivated team player and are keen to step up and join the existing DRT leadership team in getting Townsville DRT ramped up and ready for the next storm season, and you enjoy the challenge of leadership, then one of these roles may be for you!
Members who have a background in areas such as (but not limited to) project management, operations roles, leadership, logistics, database management, event management and are willing to allocate approx 4-10 hours of volunteer work a week towards the role, will find themselves best placed with this opportunity. We’d suggest that all applicants have strong skills in interpersonal communication, and have practical skills with programs such as excell, word, and platforms such as google drive. Attendance of a Core Operations course is also ideal.
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES
Volunteer Opportunity
The Technology Associates require experience in managing, operating and maintaining a wide range of technology systems. This role looks at supporting capability through technology to help us achieve our mission. This is a constantly evolving role that requires a high level of self-development and awareness of all relevant systems that will continue to contribute to building capability within DRA.
You will work in conjunction with current DRA Technology Coordinators and Associates. Competency in all General Responsibilities is not required. Associates are able to specialise on certain key technology needs of the organisation.
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, HUMAN RESOURCES AND FINANCE ASSOCIATES POOL
Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for a dynamic group of people to enter a pool and take up roles at the Associate level. If you are a self motivated team player and are keen to step up and apply your administration wizardry supporting the Team, and you enjoy the challenge of leadership, then one of these roles may be for you!
This will be highly suitable for members who have a background in areas such as administration, office management, HR, finance and other clerical roles. If you have good computer skills, the ability to work remotely and flexibly with the team’s schedule, and are willing to commit to 3-6 hours of volunteer support a week towards the role, then we would love to hear from you.
MEMBERSHIP TEAM
Volunteer opportunity
We are looking for a dynamic group of volunteers to join our DRT Membership teams to assist with the coordination of our members within each of our existing disaster relief teams of Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Townsville. The volunteer position of Membership Associate is open in all our DRT’s and we have thrown the doors open Australia wide!
Image Analyst
DRA has identified the need to recruit and train additional volunteer Image Analysts to work with our data collection teams, to produce timely, effective and professional-level intelligence.
People who have a background in areas such as (but not limited to) IT, geographic information systems (GIS), and intelligence gathering are well suited for this role, however all members are eligible to apply.
