Youth Advisory Committee Member

Australian Red Cross

Youth Advisory Committee Member with a 12-month commitment to support Australian Red Cross initiatives. Coordinate projects, represent youth perspectives, and assist in various events.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project coordination and event management skills, with a focus on youth engagement and advocacy within community organizations. Exhibits highly developed communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and promote humanitarian initiatives.

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Project CoordinationEvent ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsYouth Advocacy

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Organisational SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration

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Australian Red CrossHumanitarian ActionCommunity Based OrganisationsCulturally Diverse Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of YAC projects, events and initiatives (i.e. Youth Week) as agreed at Planning Days and YAC meetings
Provide regular progress updates and reports to the YAC Chair or project lead
Represent the YAC on other Red Cross committees where appointed
Attend and assist with Red Cross events as required (AGM, World Red Cross Day, ANZAC Day, Member Forums etc.)
Research youth-related topics and documents and provide written reports to senior staff
Provide advice and support to University Clubs, Clubs and Branches as needed
Collaborate with YACs in other States/ Territories.
Work with the state Board and advocate for participation, recognition and support for young people in all relevant activities of Red Cross
Provide advice from a youth perspective for Red Cross programs and business functions, particularly those involving young people

Requirements

What you’ll need

Interest/experience in coordinating projects and/ or events
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and confident presenting to a broad range of stakeholders
Marketing and social media skills (desirable)
Experience working with community based organisations (desirable)
Experience working with diverse people, including culturally and linguistically diverse people
At ease working independently or as part of a diverse and geographically dispersed team to share the workload
Organisational skills including the ability to prioritise tasks and manage commitments
Knowledge of and interest in the work of Australian Red Cross
Strong commitment to taking humanitarian action and voluntary service

Benefits

Comp & perks

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