What you need to know before applying
All applications must include a resume and covering letter stating relevant experience as set out in the position description.
Red Cross is a child-safe organisation, requiring all applicants to be screened for suitability to work with children, youth and vulnerable people. This will include a National Police Check and Working with Children check (where applicable).
As an Equal Opportunity organisation we encourage people of all characteristics to apply for any vacancies listed on our careers pages. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency to all recruitment, selection and appointment processes.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all Red Cross positions.
It is agreed that all staff shall comply with the Red Cross Work Health and Safety guidelines and assist the organisation in times of declared national, state or local emergencies or major disasters (by negotiation)
All staff and volunteers must abide by the Red Cross Code of Conduct which includes our Fundamental Principles. If you are successful in your application with us, a full copy will be made available for you to read and accept.
Staff benefits
A career at Red Cross is not just about helping to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people. We also offer a range of benefits to ensure your career at Red Cross is as fufilling and rewarding as possible
Salary packaging
Salary packaging allows you to pay for certain expenses before tax is taken out of earnings. This reduces the amount of tax paid, helping staff make the most of their income.
You could choose to package a range of items, such as your mortgage, rent, school tuition fees, private health insurance or even a personal loan repayment within this limit. You may decide to use our convenient Salary Packaging Payment Card to package everyday living expenses including groceries, clothing and utility bills.
You can package up to the allowable maximum of $16,050 each FBT year, plus make use of the Meal Entertainment Card which is available beyond your cap limit.
For more information and for useful calculators to estimate how much you could save based on your choice of benefits, please visit our workplace benefits provider, Maxxia.
Novated vehicle leasing
If you have an ongoing employment relationship with us, then you would be eligible to enter into novated lease arrangements for a motor vehicle, subject to credit approval by the financier and approval by us.
By leasing a vehicle through Maxxia you could enjoy plenty of savings including your lease costs, insurance, and servicing and maintenance costs.
Employee assistance program
We offer external free, professional, confidential counselling assistance to members of the workforce who may need help with particular problems affecting their well being; personally, in the workplace and in the field.
Family-friendly policies
Our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy includes provisions such as the ability to alter your start and finish times, job sharing and part time options (where appropriate).
In line with our Flexible Work - 46/52 Policy, you may also be eligible to purchase additional annual leave by reducing your salary by the nominated weeks and then annualising this salary across the full year.
We acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and have developed our Children in the Workplace Policy for those situations where there are no other reasonable alternatives.
In addition to flexible work arrangements, we also offer paid parental leave for the birth mother and the domestic partner of the birth mother.
Social and wellbeing initiatives
We are committed to helping ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce. As part of this commitment, we have established Social & Wellbeing Committees in each state and territory who coordinate regular activities and assist in launching organisational initiatives.
We have a dedicated team of Work Health & Safety representatives as well as committees in each state and territory. Their number one priority is to assist in making your workplace safe.
Environmentally friendly
Our Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2010-2013 provides us with a means of better understanding the environmental impacts of our business practices. As part of this strategy, Green teams have been established in each state and territory and provide a forum for environmental issues and support initiatives such as recycled and fair-trade products, environmental waste management, and "green" office practices.
Career and personal development
Our Study Assistance Policy and Performance Review & Development model ensures that not only do you have adequate skills and support to perform your current role, but that you also have the opportunity to enhance your work performance to meet your personal career direction.
All of our internal vacancies are listed on our intranet and our recruitment practices support principles of equity, fairness and transparency to all recruitment.