Community Engagement Worker

5 days ago

Carlton, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time

Casual positions available - mainly weekend work

Bring your passion and energy to help increase awareness at community events

Melbourne metro locations

Discover life-giving possibilities

DonateLife Victoria (DLV), under the direction of Australian Organ and Tissue Authority, works to maximise access for Australians to organ and tissue donation and transplantation through the implementation of national strategies and best practices. DLV works directly with 20 Victorian hospitals to ensure Victorians are able to fulfil their wishes to donate and that organ donation is an integral part of quality end of life care in Victoria. DLV is affiliated with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (Lifeblood)..

About the role

Organ and tissue donation saves lives, therefore we are looking for passionate and out-going individuals to help increase awareness at key community events throughout the year.

Working in a professional and supportive team, you will work in conjunction with staff and volunteers to support the functions of the volunteer program and contribute to community based health awareness activities.

As well as being advocates for helping Australians receive transplants through organ and tissue donation, you will be responsible for providing some administrative support for the communications team.

Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for;
An outgoing personality with developed interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated organisational, time management and multi-tasking skills

Experience in liaising with members of the public to advocate for a cause

Knowledge in providing administrative support and keeping accurate records

Availability to participate in key community engagement activities during peak times e.g. University O-Week program, DonateLife Week and festivals;
Able to succinctly and consistently communicate DonateLife’s corporate messages to members of the public

Enthusiastic to participate in all training required by DonateLife Victoria

This is a casual role and hours are allocated based on peak work times (event-based) which tend to fall on weekends. It is be based in Melbourne therefore being available to travel to various locations in the Melbourne metro region is important.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Next steps

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process.

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