Youth Advisory Committee Member – QLD
- 12-month term
- Quarterly meetings (online and in person) plus additional project and event involvement
- Approximately 2-3 hours per week
- Ages 18- 30 years
Ready to use your voice to shape the future of Australian Red Cross?
The Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement, powered by millions of volunteers and supporters worldwide. Together, we help people in times of crisis, strengthen communities, and create positive change both locally and globally.
We’re looking for passionate and motivated young leaders to join our Queensland Youth Advisory Committee (QYAC). QYAC is more than a governance committee — it is a platform for young people to actively shape the future of the Australian Red Cross in Queensland.
As a member of QYAC, you'll help drive youth engagement initiatives, lead and support youth-focused activities, influence key decisions, and ensure the voices, ideas and experiences of young people are represented across the state.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute at a strategic level while gaining valuable leadership, governance, and project experience.
Why choose to join the Youth Advisory Committee?
- Lead and contribute to youth-focused projects, events, and campaigns
- Build connections with peers, staff, university students and representatives, and leaders across Red Cross
- Make a meaningful impact by influencing Red Cross programs, events and campaigns
- Develop leadership, governance, and strategic thinking skills
- Be part of a passionate and supportive team environment
What does the role involve?
As a QYAC member, you’ll take on an active role in shaping youth engagement across Red Cross. Your responsibilities may include:
- Contributing to the planning, design, and delivery of youth initiatives, campaigns, and events
- Providing advice and insights to the QYAC Chair and senior staff on youth perspectives
- Representing QYAC and assisting with key Red Cross events such as World Red Cross Red Crescent Day, ANZAC Day etc.
- Collaborating with YAC members across other states and territories
- Providing guidance and support to Red Cross University clubs and societies
- Researching key issues and contributing to reports and recommendations
- Tracking progress and delivering updates on projects and initiatives
What skills and qualities are we looking for?
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders
- Leadership potential and willingness to contribute to governance discussions
- Ability to manage commitments and work both independently and in a team
- Interest or experience in project or event coordination
- Passion for humanitarian work and making a difference
- Understanding of or interest in Australian Red Cross (desirable)
What’s the application process?
- Submit your application, including a recent CV
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview
- Complete a National Police Check (organised by Red Cross)
- Hold or obtain a Working With Children / Vulnerable People check (support provided)
- You will need to be a member of Australian Red Cross and you can join as a member here: redcross.org.au/membership/
Further information
Apply now and step into a leadership role and help shape how Red Cross engages, supports, and empowers young people across the state.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Saorla on 1800 833 489 or via email at [email protected]
Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website at redcross.org.au/careers
Red Cross strives to create a safe 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.