Humanitarian Observer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Red Cross Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Casual roles
  • Flexible location

About Us

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 Immigration Detention Monitoring Program regularly visits immigration detention facilities nationwide, to monitor treatment and conditions for people in immigration detention. Visit immigration detention facilities to assess the detention environment and the experiences of people in detention. Contribute, make recommendations and seek solutions to identified issues of humanitarian concern with authorities and stakeholders /service providers during visits and keep record of discussions. These visits will be conducted in blocks of time to allow for planning and action, with hours varying.

What you will bring

  • Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise in the field of humanitarian issues and environment
  • Demonstrated engagement skills with people who have experienced grief, loss, torture, and prolonged institutional settings.
  • Ability to work under general direction from senior employees within clear objectives and budget constraints and work with and support teams and people from diverse backgrounds and create a collaborative working environment
  • Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise their own work and that of lower classified staff and/or volunteers
  • Ability to manage and act as a visiting team leader for team members and volunteers during detention monitoring visits
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills; ability to work constructively and strategically with authorities in accordance with Humanitarian Diplomacy approach.
  • A current Australian Drivers Licence and Working With Children Check are mandatory

Why work with us?

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have.

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, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4.

For additional enquiries, please contact Nicole Batch on for a confidential discussion.

Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates for this role.

Applications close: Sunday 31st August

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier

Job Ref #: 12737

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 diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. 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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