- Permanent opportunity
- Full time hours
- Sydney location
About the role
The Senior (State) Manager - Programs is responsible for the strategic and operational management of a portfolio of state/territory-wide programs that support: the participation and inclusion of migrants in transition, individual and community resilience, preparedness and recovery, and the delivery of strategically aligned community programs.
The Senior Manager is also responsible for brokering local, regional, and state/territory sector, community and government collaborations and partnerships to advance Red Cross’ strategic and revenue generation objectives.
What you will bring
- Well-developed cultural competence skills and the ability to work with and lead teams of people from diverse backgrounds.
- Comprehensive understanding, or ability to rapidly gain understanding of issues affecting people impacted by migration, and their vulnerabilities, needs and strengths.
- Comprehensive understanding of community resilience, preparedness, and recovery program models.
- Demonstrated ability to research, assimilate and analyse complex information and use this to optimise and continuously improve business approaches and models.
- Strong ability to use a data driven approach to monitor performance, identify issues, and develop and implement corrective actions.
- Proven track record as an effective leader, supporting and building positive and constructive relationships within teams.
- Comprehensive demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing programs to consumers from diverse backgrounds and cultures, including (but not limited to) First Nations, CALD and LGBTQIA+.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- A Working with Children Check
- Current Australian Drivers Licence
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
- Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
- Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
- Work/Life Flexibility: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.
- Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 6. Competitive salary + superannuation + access to salary packaging.
For additional enquiries, please contact Caroline West on cwest@redcross.org.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Thursday 18th September 2025.
We encourage applicants to apply ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may fill this role prior to the advertised closing date.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
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.
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