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Director - South Australia

Australian Red Cross
  • Opportunities like this don’t come along too often
  • Lead our Red Cross operations across South Australia
  • Help maximise our impact on changing humanitarian needs

About us:

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. As an organisation independent of government and with no political, religious or cultural affiliation, our vision is human dignity, peace, safety and well-being for all.

Our purpose is supporting and empowering people and communities in times of vulnerability, preventing and alleviating suffering across Australian and internationally through mobilising the power of humanity.

The opportunity:

Our focus is on building an active movement of people united by a shared commitment to humanitarian values; empowering everyone to do what's most needed in their communities, leveraging Red Cross' resources and expertise to build a hopeful and exciting future.

As the Director, you will lead our work to deliver on our operational and strategic priorities.  You will provide leadership, effective change management and ensure positive internal and external stakeholder relationships including working actively with the SA Divisional Advisory Board and building our member and volunteer base in SA.

As part of the organisation’s senior leadership, you will help us deliver financial sustainability and positively position Red Cross externally. You will also deliver disaster preparedness, response and recovery initiatives in the State.

What you will bring:

  • Extensive senior leadership experience within a community service or service delivery organisation
  • Demonstrated success in inspiring cultural change within a team or organisation
  • Proven experience in working and engaging with local communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • Well-developed financial management skills, organisational acumen
  • Excellence in driving quality delivery, high performance and achieving outcomes/impact
  • Track record in advocating and implementing positive and sustainable  change
  • Demonstrated ability to build and foster relationships with external stakeholders such as peak bodies, Government (State and Local), partner organisations and corporates
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications, skills and/or experience in public service, business administration, community services or related fields

Why work for us?

Work for purpose and know that the work you do and the team you lead, helps Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.

You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.

Further information

Please review the information pack for more detailed information about our organisation and the role. For additional enquiries, please contact Janice Murphy on 03 8327 6932.

During your online application you will be prompted to upload your resume and cover letter. It is not necessary for you to address each of the selection criteria as part of your application but you could highlight your key transferrable skills and experience in a cover letter.

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