Manager - Community Mobilisation

Australian Red Cross; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2 days in office)

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Australian Red Cross in Adelaide is seeking a Manager - Community Mobilisation to lead the national approach to engaging volunteers, members and staff. You will drive the implementation of the Three-Year Plan and shape participation strategies aligned with our humanitarian priorities.

Working across divisions and states, you will lead strategic programs, champion collaboration and change, and foster inclusive, community-centred mobilisation.

Qualifications

• Translate strategic priorities into practical plans and initiatives for mobilisation, volunteering, membership.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Build productive relationships across diverse stakeholders and environments.
• Knowledge of contemporary volunteering and community engagement practices.
• Experience leading complex programs with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Apply collaborative and co‑design approaches to engagement and change.
• Leadership within volunteering, community engagement or related sectors.
• Implement strategic initiatives to strengthen participation and outcomes.
• Lead teams and support capability, engagement and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Community Mobilisation Three‑Year Plan.
• Engage volunteers, members, staff and communities to deliver humanitarian outcomes.
• Drive innovation in engagement and strengthen participation pathways.
• Collaborate across divisions and states to support mobilisation initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Change management

Analytical thinking

Volunteer and community engagement

Job description

• Full time, Maximum term position - 18 months contract
• Location - Flexible
• Hybrid work, 2 days per week in office (choose your days!)

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

Reporting to the Director - South Australia and National Community Mobilisation, the Manager - Community Mobilisation provides leadership for Australian Red Cross' national approach to community mobilisation.

The role is responsible for leading the implementation of the Community Mobilisation "Three-Year Plan", ensuring Australian Red Cross can effectively engage, support and mobilise volunteers, members, staff and communities to deliver humanitarian outcomes. The position drives innovation in engagement with our people, strengthens pathways for community participation, and fosters a contemporary, inclusive and sustainable mobilisation model aligned with the organisational strategy and priorities.

Working collaboratively across divisions, functions, and states and territories, the Manager - Community Mobilisation leads strategic programs and organisational change initiatives that support community participation, volunteering and membership. The role fosters innovation, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice while ensuring mobilisation approaches are inclusive, community-centred and aligned with Australian Red Cross values and principles.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic priorities into practical plans and initiatives that strengthen community mobilisation, volunteering, membership and participation outcomes.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions and recommendations.
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of how to build productive relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse stakeholder environment, and a demonstrated ability to do so successfully.
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of contemporary volunteering, community participation and community engagement practices.
• Proven experience leading complex programs, projects or organisational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience applying collaborative and co-design approaches to support engagement, participation and organisational change.
• Substantial experience in leadership roles within volunteering, community engagement, community development, membership, social impact, humanitarian services or related sectors.
• Substantial experience implementing strategic initiatives that strengthen participation, volunteering, membership or community outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and supporting capability, engagement and performance.
• Experience managing complex programs, projects or organisational initiatives through implementation and evaluation.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Work flexibility:

Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from home

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.

Life, Health & Wellbeing:

You can access a paid 'Me' day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health and wellbeing advice via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Converge International.

Career development

Access to ongoing learning, training, and development.

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 6.

For additional enquiries, please contact Sarah Jones at******@redcross.org.aufor a confidential discussion. Please note, email is for enquiries only.

Applications close:Monday, 09 November 2026 - 'interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close this advert only

While we appreciate the interest in our organisation, we will not be engaging with agencies or agency candidates for this position.