• Full time fixed term role, parental leave replacement 12 months
• Flexible location and flexible work options available
• Lead our community programs and services supporting the Victorian Community

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movements seeking to build a better society based on people helping people. Our vision is human dignity, peace, safety and well-being for all.

About the role

Reporting to the Victorian Director, and as a member of the Victorian Senior Leadership team, you will lead the development, delivery and performance of a suite of community services and programs to meet the emerging and changing needs of the Victorian community.

You will be responsible for our contracted services that span across a range of areas to support vulnerable Victorians and ensure we deliver against expected outcomes. This includes the management and leadership of staff and volunteers in various regions and communities across the state.

You will also work with a nationwide leadership team delivering on thematic community program priorities for Australian Red Cross. You will bring strong leadership and operational management skills and experience to help translate the organisation’s strategic direction into sustainable statewide and locally responsive programs and services.

Through a collaborative approach you will also build sector, community, government and business understanding of key focus areas for Red Cross as well as providing input into local strategy through your understanding of local needs, gaps and emerging issues.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships across community, business and government sectors
• Demonstrated experience in networking, stakeholder management and negotiation skills within a complex human services environment
• Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with and lead teams of people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong understanding of issues affecting vulnerable people and how to lead programs that support vulnerable clients
• Demonstrated experience in managing client and operational service delivery, including managing multiple service contracts, budgets, compliance
• Knowledge of relevant legislative, policies and frameworks and proven ability to manage risks
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic projects and continuous improvement processes, including implementing effective agile processes and meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to manage, develop and coach people – both staff and volunteers
• Proven ability to work across multiple functions and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Tertiary degree in community services or social field or relevant significant experience in field

Why work with us?

Work for purpose and know that your work will help ensure the successful delivery of community services and programs supporting vulnerable Victorians.

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

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below. For additional enquiries, please contact Carmel Bonaventura on 03 8327 7864 for a confidential discussion.

Position Description: PD - Manager Community Programs (VIC).pdf