Community Mobilisation Team - Event Specialist Volunteer - …, Melbourne

Shift Availability Must be able to commit to at least one shift per week on a regular basis. Please list your times and days of availability on the application form. 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 Event Specialist Volunteer plays a key role in the Community Mobilisation Team (CMT), supporting the CMT Event Coordinator with the delivery of Red Cross led community events and assisting Red Cross Branch Members and Volunteers elevate their fundraising events. This role helps ensure Red Cross can continue building strong, connected, and resilient communities by delivering high-quality events and following essential processes. Volunteers will gain valuable skills and experience across a range of administration, logistical and all event functions. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of impactful community events. You'll be part of a dedicated team, contributing to event planning, logistics, coordination, and administrative processes that help bring Community Mobilisation Team-led events to life. This role offers a chance to build your event experience while making a meaningful contribution. Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the CMT Event Coordinator, including data entry, record management, permit applications, venue and vendor coordination, and other ad hoc tasks.
- Help prepare Event Management Plans, logistics briefs, rosters, and staffing schedules, while supporting broader project administration.
- Maintain a strong commitment to WHS, confidentiality, and teamwork. What You’ll Bring
- Experience in event logistics or end-to-end coordination (highly regarded).
- Understanding of council permit processes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and database systems.
- Excellent organisational and records‑management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Positive, can‑do attitude.
- Driver’s licence (desirable). Application Requirements For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross. You will need to provide a recent copy of your CV or provide details for two professional references. The role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Children Check or Working With Vulnerable People Check depending on your State/Territory. If you don’t have this, Red Cross can assist you to apply for this check. Further Information Please contact Natalie Motee on or via email. Equal Opportunity Red Cross strives to create a secure and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrbb1