AO4 Disaster Response Officer - Expressions of Interest

Randstad is seeking expressions of interest for the AO4 Disaster Response Officer role in Queensland, Australia. This position involves providing community recovery assistance during natural disasters, including emotional support and administrative tasks. Candidates must be flexible, available immediately, and willing to travel across the Gold Coast. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt in dynamic situations. Pay is $58.02 per hour plus super.
We are seeking expressions of interest from candidates who would be available to assist immediately, if required, to provide assistance in community recovery efforts in the unfortunate event of a natural disaster such as floods, fires, cyclones and disease outbreaks.
Community Recovery services help disaster-affected people by providing emotional support, material aid and financial assistance.
Positions vary in responsibilities and will be located throughout the Gold Coast. Assignment durations are dependent on the impact of a natural disaster. You must be flexible with availability and willing to travel to different locations throughout the Gold Coast, as and when needed. This position is at AO4 level, paying $58.02 p/hr plus super.
Duties:
• Helping individuals and families with practical information, referring them to support services.
• Administrative Support
• Grant assessment and application processing
• Data Entry
• Inbox management
• Customer service
Key Skills/experience required:
• Flexible with availability - able to work mornings / evenings and on weekends if required.
• Available immediately - ability to start next day if required
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Previous customer facing experience, with proven ability to excel in dynamic situations
• Ability to demonstrate strong emotional resilence
• Adaptability and understand the value of team collaboration
• Be a fast learner and able to operative in a fast paced and changing environment
• An ability to demonstrate empathy and a willingness to respect others' needs
• An ability to use initiative and adapt quickly to changing work priorities
• High attention to detail
How To Apply
Please note this is only an expression of interest. Roles become available when support is needed due to a natural disaster.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.