WA Programs Manager – Hybrid, Community Impact

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

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.