• Permanent position
• Full time hours
• Nowra, NSW location

About us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

About the role

The role provides operational management of the southern part of the region, enabling delivery of quality services, community development, and regional growth. This position includes the coordination and oversight of all administrative and business enabling activities including financial and budget management, contract management, performance monitoring, facilities and WH&S compliance, managing staff and their ongoing development. The role also manages volunteer, student and member support within the region as part of the broader management team,  and collaborates with a wide variety of external stakeholders.

In addition to supporting the smooth running of ‘business as usual’ operations, this position will support the Regional leadership team in identifying continuous improvement and growth opportunities to meet identified need,  ensure quality standards and strategic alignment. It is part of the NSW Senior Leadership Team.

Regular travel across Central Region (Sydney to Narooma) will be required.

What you will bring

• High level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise and collaborate with a diverse cross section of stakeholders.
• Senior experience in identifying and managing operational, reputational and financial risk and achieving corporate consistency and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating and delivering projects to achieve outcomes, with a focus on client voice and co-design.
• Demonstrated experience in managing financial processes and procedures with an emphasis on transactional finance and managing contractual obligations.
• Senior ability to analyse complex problems, with a capacity to develop integrated, value for money and customer-focused solutions.
• Senior level experience in management of a remote multi-disciplinary team and demonstrated ability to work autonomously.

A current Working with Children Check and Australian Drivers licence is mandatory for this role.

Why work with us

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

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

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description attached below or contact Judy Harper on 0400 993 092.

Position description:  Regional Operations Manager Nowra 2021.pdf