IHL Advisory Committee Secretary Volunteer - ACT

• 4 hours per quarter – attending meetings and associated admin
• 12 month commitment with option to renew for a further 12 months

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 Australian Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Program seeks to prevent and alleviate suffering in times of war and conflict and promote non-violence and peace by working towards the following outcomes:

• Australians in war and conflict understand that wars have laws and apply them;
• Australian law and policy reflects IHL and humanitarian principles; and
• the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has maximum global impact in IHL, and Movement members achieve their local humanitarian objectives.

The IHL Advisory Committees have an important role in supporting the Australian Red Cross IHL Program to promote awareness about IHL, also known as the laws of war. The Committees represent a high-level, expert group of IHL experts, practitioners and influencers across the country. IHL Advisory Committee members are bound by the Terms of Reference of the IHL Advisory Committee.

The opportunity 

This role will suit someone who has excellent communication and administrative skills, as well as an interest in IHL and humanitarian issues. Whilst not formally a member of the IHL Advisory Committee as such, the role of committee secretary provides essential support to the IHL Advisory committee by preparing all committee meeting documents and liaising with committee members as required.  

The impact 

As an essential support to the IHL Advisory Committee, you will be assisting the committee in its role in supporting the Australian Red Cross IHL Program to promote awareness about IHL throughout the community.

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.
• The role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Vulnerable People Check depending on your State/Territory. Red Cross can assist you to apply for this check.

Further information 

For further information about the role or to receive the Volunteer Role Description and Committee Terms of Reference, please contact Hollie Johnston at [email protected].

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