Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is an act done for the purpose of carrying out a scheme for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)

• Role identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait applicants only

• Part-time position, 19.8 hours per week
• Maximum term until June 2026
• Port Adelaide, SA

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 the role

The Support Officer - Aboriginal Families Thrive Program is responsible for working with the Aboriginal Families Thrive team and Aboriginal families who access support, information and services available at the Tiraapendi Wodli (TW) Hub. TW walks side-by-side with Aboriginal families in the Port Adelaide and western metropolitan area and aims to strengthen the health, safety and lives of Aboriginal men, women and families.

You will bring

• Well-developed skills in culturally grounded and strengths-based approaches to working with Aboriginal families
• Well-developed understanding of issues that impact on the health, wellbeing and safety of Aboriginal men, women and families.
• Understanding of issues that impact men and women (and their families) returning to community from prison
• Demonstrated experience building productive relationships with diverse community, non-government and government stakeholders and networks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to demonstrate initiative and good problem-solving skills.

Mandatory Requirements

A clearance to work with Children and a current Driver’s License is required for this role.

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. And access 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 3.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Simon Talanskas on 0420450295.

Applications close at 11:55pm on 19th August 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.