Officer - Emergency Services - Rockhampton

• Part time position (0.8 FTE)
• Maximum term contract until 30 June 2026
• Rockhampton location

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 you

Are you passionate about supporting communities before, during, and after disasters? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, and have a talent for building strong relationships?

About the role

We're looking for a proactive and people-focused individual to join our Emergency Services team. In this role, you'll contribute to emergency operations, deliver impactful projects, and help strengthen community resilience. You'll work closely with internal teams, external partners, and volunteers to ensure our services are responsive, inclusive, and effective.

This role offers the opportunity to be on the ground—attending community events, engaging directly with local organisations, and responding to evolving community needs. You'll also play a key role in supporting and empowering volunteers, ensuring they're equipped and confident to deliver services that make a real difference.

If you're a strong communicator, highly organised, and committed to promoting the Red Cross brand and values, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build safer, more connected communities.

Mandatory requirements

• Current working with children check (Blue Card)

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. Salary from $70, this reflects the pro-rata amount for 0.8 FTE) + superannuation + salary packaging options.

To find out more about this opportunity or to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please contact Carolyne Doherty on

Applications must be submitted by closing date 3 December 2025.

We encourage applicants to apply ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may fill this role prior to the advertised closing date

While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won't engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.

Job reference 13098

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.

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