Manager - Policy & Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary packaging

Me day

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Career development

Job summary

Australian Red Cross in Sydney is seeking a Manager - Policy & Research to lead the policy and research function, shaping our evidence-informed foundations that underpin humanitarian diplomacy, government engagement, and program design.

You will manage the Adviser – Policy & Research, collaborate across directorates and external partners, and deliver high-quality analyses, frameworks and policy positions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy or research in a complex org.
• Experience developing public policy in humanitarian/social policy contexts.
• Advanced research and analytical skills translating evidence into policy outputs.
• Strategic thinking with political awareness.
• Strong written and verbal communication for policy briefs and papers.
• Leadership managing staff and building capability.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy and research functions to shape evidence-informed foundations.
• Shape and deliver the Research Agenda and policy priorities.
• Produce high-quality analyses, frameworks, policy positions and research outputs for humanitarian diplomacy, government engagement and program design.
• Provide leadership, manage the Adviser – Policy & Research, and foster cross-directorate collaboration.

Skills

Policy leadership

Research analysis

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

People leadership

Job description

• Hybrid working – 2 days in office/3 days from home

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

The Manager - Policy & Research leads Australian Red Cross’ public policy and research function, ensuring the organisation has clear, evidence-informed research and policy foundations that underpin our work.

Reporting to the Director Humanitarian Diplomacy and Policy, the role shapes and delivers our Research Agenda and policy priorities, driving the production of high-quality analysis, frameworks, policy positions and research outputs to inform humanitarian diplomacy, government engagement, and program design. You will provide leadership, manage the Adviser – Policy & Research, and foster collaboration across Directorates, State and Territory offices, government and external research and policy partners.

What you will bring

• Substantial experience in leading or managing a policy or research function in a complex organisation.
• Substantial experience in developing public policy positions in humanitarian , social policy, or related fields - in a government or not-for-profit setting.
• Advanced research and analytical skills, with the demonstrated ability to translate research and evidence into credible, actionable policy outputs
• Strategic thinking and political awareness, with the ability to anticipate emerging issues and position the organisation proactively.
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and with the ability to prepare high-quality policy briefs, papers, and frameworks.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to broker alignment across diverse teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including managing staff and building capability.

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, providing you more work/life balance
• 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 Industry Award.

For additional enquiries, please contact Amanda Alford at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion. Please note, email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered