Manager - Programs (WA)

Australian Red Cross; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Wednesday office attendance

Salary packaging options

Me day / paid leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Australian Red Cross in Western Australia is seeking a Manager - Programs to provide operational leadership, ensure program performance, compliance and sustainability across a diverse WA portfolio.

You will manage a geographically dispersed team, drive safe, contract-compliant delivery of Migration Support and Community Programs, while supporting the Senior Manager and strengthening community resilience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex community and/or Migration services programs, preferably in WA
• Experience leading and motivating geographically dispersed teams with proven track record in building positive and constructive team relations
• Strong understanding of contract management, program compliance, quality assurance, and risk management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
• Strong financial management capability, including budget development, forecasting, performance monitoring and resource management
• Strong verbal communication skills, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• High-level written communication skills, including development of business cases, proposals, tenders, funding submissions and executive reports
• Experience working within diverse and culturally responsive environments
• A working with children check and Australian drivers licence are mandatory requirements for the role
• You must hold the right to work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage WA program portfolio to ensure safe, compliant delivery.
• Oversee operations across Migration Support and Community Programs in WA.
• Supervise staff across multiple projects and ensure quality and risk controls.
• Strengthen community resilience and positive outcomes.

Job description

• Full time, maximum term position for 18 months
• East Perth location
• Hybrid working arrangements

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 - Programs is responsible for the operational leadership, performance, compliance, and sustainability of the overall program portfolio in Western Australia.

Leading a geographically dispersed workforce, you will be accountable for ensuring programs are delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with contractual requirements, legislation, organisational standards, and quality frameworks.

You will play a key role in supporting the Senior (State) Manager - Programs through the operational management of services, implementation of state priorities, supervision of staff across multiple projects providing operational leadership across Migration Support Program and Community Programs in WA (and where required Emergency services activities), strengthening community resilience, social cohesion, and positive outcomes for individuals and families across Western Australia.

About You

You are an experienced people leader who brings strong operational management capability, sound judgement, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for communities.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex community and/or Migration services programs, preferably in WA
• Experience leading and motivating geographically dispersed teams with proven track record in building positive and constructive team relations
• Strong understanding of contract management, program compliance, quality assurance, and risk management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
• Strong financial management capability, including budget development, forecasting, performance monitoring and resource management
• Strong verbal communication skills, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• High-level written communication skills, including development of business cases, proposals, tenders, funding submissions and executive reports
• Experience working within diverse and culturally responsive environments
• A working with children check and Australian drivers licence are mandatory requirements for the role
• You must hold the right to work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

• Work flexibility: Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model. For this position, attendance in the office is required each Wednesday.
• 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, Level 6.

For additional enquiries, please contact Alma Alsayed via: [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.