Current volunteers will need to log into their PeopleHub account via the link below, and search for the keyword ‘Councillor’ or 'Appointed' to apply for the role: https://www.dayforcehcm.com/mydayforce/login.aspx Length of term: Up to three years (with eligibility to be re-appointed for two further three-year terms) Remuneration: Non-remunerated volunteer role, other than reimbursement of reasonable expenses Location: Flexible, within respective Division Division Councillor: Role and Responsibilities Each State and Territory of Australia is a Division of Australian Red Cross. Each Division has a Division Council that is comprised of at least five and no more than 12 Division Councillors, who support the Division Council to fulfil its role which includes: Promotion and Recruitment: to actively support: the promotion of Australian Red Cross’ activities in the Division; the recruitment of members and volunteers in the Division; and fundraising activities in the Division; Communication and Feedback: to act as a communication channel: up to the Board and to management from members and volunteers in the Division; down to members and volunteers within the Division from management; and down to members and volunteers from the Board (if required); Governance of local activities: to establish and regulate Branches, Regions, Zones and other models of members and volunteers self-organisation within the Division; Advisory: to consider issues of significance to the Division, including consulting with management (in line with the operating model) on undertaking work to support the Society’s strategy in the Division; and The role requires Division Councillors to: Attend Division Council meetings and associated preparation time (as determined by each Division Council). Participate in Division Committees, which are established by the Division Council to support its role. Participate in travel within the Division (as required). As a Youth Councillor you will: Contribute to promoting Red Cross activities, volunteer engagement, and fundraising initiatives. Act as a key communication link between Youth Advisory Committee members, volunteers, leadership, and the Council Provide input on local governance and help shape how volunteers and members are supported across the Division. Offer youth perspectives on strategic priorities and community needs. Organisational culture and code of conductAs a Division Councillor, you are expected to be a leader of positive culture for Australian Red Cross. This includes: Promoting the tone of Australian Red Cross’ culture as set by the Board. Fostering a culture of open communication, trust, and respect. Being guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement: Humanity | Impartiality | Neutrality | Independence | Voluntary Service | Unity | Universality See redcross.org.au/about/our-code/ for more details on Australian Red Cross’ Code of Conduct. Role requirements Be a member of Australian Red Cross within the Division. You can join as a member here: redcross.org.au/membership/ Under the Governance Regulations, Elected Division Councillors must (at the time of nomination) have been a member of Australian Red Cross for at least six months. Be at least 18 years of age. Hold, or be able to obtain, an acceptable National Criminal History Check. Hold, or be able to obtain, a Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check in the Division. Not be employed by Australian Red Cross or Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (including within 12 months of appointment or election). Undertake Australian Red Cross’ volunteer induction and other ongoing learning and development opportunities (as required by Australian Red Cross). Always act in accordance with the Australian Red Cross’ Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and our Child Safe Code of Conduct. Comply with the Australian Red Cross’ Workplace Health and Safety management system
