Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) unites the skills and experience of veterans and other volunteers to help communities prepare for and recover from disaster.

A growing not-for-profit DRA operates across Australia to provide help and assistance to those impacted by disaster, including floods, fires and cyclones.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy a challenge and are ready to work for an organisation that is built to serve alongside likeminded people, apply now.

Part-time, hybrid/remote role.

The Disaster Relief and Recovery Team (DRRT) Second-in-Command (2IC) is responsible for assisting in developing, implementing, and assisting the DRRT Manager in running a Disaster Relief and Recovery Team.

Key accountabilities

Under the direction of the DRRT Manager, assist to administrate and facilitate operational employment lifecycle processes, including:

• Relationships with the local and state governments with regards to Disaster Management.
• Assist in enhancing DRRT management capability and capacity.
• Motivate the Disaster Relief Team.
• Support the development and promotion of fundraising activities for the DRRT.
• Engagement activities and build relationships with relevant community groups and not for profits across the DRT area of operations.
• Engage with/participate in brand awareness.
• Follow and use the Ops Responsibility Matrix to achieve successful deployment outcomes for Disaster Relief Australia.
• Under guidance from the Training Manager, facilitate training courses, such as core operations, chainsaw, leadership courses including Incident Management Team, Strike Team Leader and Public Relations Officer.
• Establish credibility with volunteer leaders, while building a close-knit, high-functioning team.
• Support implementation of organisational priorities.
• Conduct welcome sessions for new members each quarter (four induction sessions each financial year).
• Achieve DRT training, development, and recruitment requirements as outlined in the Disaster Relief Team Development Model.
• Assist in recruiting for the expansion of DRA membership.

Capabilities for the role

Taking Initiative

• Adapt existing skills to new situations
• Holding oneself and others accountable
• Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Seek feedback from colleagues and stakeholders
• Maintain own motivation when tasks become difficult
• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm
• Rising up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said

Collaborative Relationships

• Handling conflict situations effectively
• Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Developing people to meet career and organisational goals
• Build strong- identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives and achieve common goals
• Gaining the confidence of others and trust of others through honesty, integrity and sincerity

Focusing on Performance

• Provide direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best
• Making good and timely decisions to move the organisation forward
• Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
• Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear

Location: South Queensland - hybrid/remote

Working hours: 10-15 hours a week

Salary: up to $25,000 p.a.