Liaison Officer Volunteer - NSW

• Ongoing role
• Flexible hours
• Specific requirements internet connection/phone
• Be a current Member of Australian Red Cross for a minimum of 12 months
• Knowledge of and commitment to Red Cross Fundamental Principles
• Completion of compulsory member/volunteer training and obtain relevant clearances
• Understanding of Red Cross governance

Why choose to volunteer with Red Cross?

• You can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your community
• It’s an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiences
• You’ll be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across Australia

The program 

The NSW Liaison Officer is a person who is a Member of Australian Red Cross, playing a senior support and coordination role within the Red Cross governance structure. The NSW Liaison Officer will naturally have responsibility for some groups in a certain geographical area, as well as the broader state as appropriate, in all matters Red Cross.

The opportunity 

• Act as a local ambassador, promoting Red Cross values, humanitarian principles, and community impact
• Speak positively about Red Cross programs, services, and priorities at events, meetings, and community forums
• Promote membership, volunteering, and participation across the region and across NSW
• Build and maintain local relationships and community connections that support awareness, engagement, and visibility of Red Cross initiatives

Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.  

The impact 

Connect Red Cross people across the region

• Act as the connector between Red Cross Members, Volunteers and Programs
• Promote strong two-way communication, ensuring key messages, opportunities, and updates reach all groups
• Bring people together across the region through regular check-ins, networking gatherings, and online forums
• Help build a sense of community, identity, and belonging within the broader Red Cross movement

Application requirements

• For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross  
• Be a current Member of Australian Red Cross for a minimum of 12 months
• You will need to provide details for two professional references 
• The role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Children Check. Red Cross can assist you to apply for this check

Further information 

To find out more about this opportunity please contact NSW Community Mobilisation Team via email nswmembership@redcross.org.au. 

Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website at www.redcross.org.au/careers