IHL Advisory Committee Media Sector Member Volunteer - NSW

• 1-3 year position (extendable for two subsequent terms)
• 2 hours per quarter for meetings; approximately 6 hours per quarter for associated support to IHL program/committee work plan
• Various locations

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 is currently employed within the media/ public affairs sector, including senior reporters, photographers, video journalists, producers, editors, members of a peak body representing media professionals. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in IHL and humanitarian issues, as well as a demonstrated capacity to influence the media sector and/or to influence their own organisation on policy and advocacy related issues.  

The impact 

As a member of the IHL Advisory Committee, you will be able to influence and participate in public dissemination activities aimed at increasing awareness of IHL, humanitarian action and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. You will also be able to support the Australian Red Cross IHL Program engage with the media sector.

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.

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 hjohnston@redcross.org.au.

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