Policy Adviser

12 month contract role, Full time hours
- 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 is responsible for a centralised external engagement and social policy function for Australian Red Cross. As Adviser - Policy, you will support the development of robust and evidence-based policy and humanitarian diplomacy advice on matters of interest to Australian Red Cross as it fulfills its mandate to prevent and respond to humanitarian crises including natural disasters, armed conflict and other large-scale emergencies. This role will focus on the intersection between climate change and emergency services, including climate adaptation, mitigation and preparedness as part of a holistic approach to the disaster management continuum.
Your work will help to position Australian Red Cross to advocate for policy change that will help bring people and communities together in times of need, building on community strengths.
What you will bring
- Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience in policy development with a focus on climate mitigation, adaptation and preparedness
- Strong understanding of government and public sector policy processes.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise in public policy advice and/or development with a focus on climate-related disasters and emergencies.
- High level of knowledge and skills in information and data analysis to draw evidence-based conclusions.
- Ability to support the development of cost, benefit and risk analysis, to arrive at preferred policy and advocacy positions.
- Well-developed collaboration and engagement skills, drawing on a diverse range of skills and experience to inform policy advice and input to humanitarian diplomacy approaches.

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**: Tuesday 10th September
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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.