Lead - Community Programs

• Full time role, max term until 30 June 2025
• East Perth based + hybrid working + travel to Kalgoorlie required.

• Opportunity to lead a diverse set of community programs in metro and regional WA as part of the world's largest humanitarian movement

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 Lead – Community Programs is responsible for a functional team that contributes to the delivery of community programs, that can include Place Based (First Nations) programs, migration, homelessness and other community needs that support clients to maintain social connectedness, independence, improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

Regular travel to Kalgoorlie is a requirement for this role as Red Cross community programs are delivered in both metro and regional WA.

What you will bring

To be successful in this role, you will possess sound discipline knowledge and experience in managing change projects, identifying and adopting new ways of working, and securing the cooperation of key stakeholders. You’ll have a proven track record in operational management and a deep understanding of the community care sector.

You will also demonstrate:

• Ability to research, assimilate and analyse complex information and use this to optimise and continuously improve business approaches and models.
• Ability to use a data driven approach to monitor performance, identify issues and propose corrective actions.
• Understanding of key drivers of success within teams to enable achievement of organisational goals.
• Ability to plan and implement immediate and long term operational and strategic goals.
• Capability to lead teams in continuous improvement approach to program implementation and ways of working.
• Proven track record as an effective leader, supporting and building positive and constructive relationships within teams.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and maintain high standards of output when working to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work under general direction from senior employees.
• Interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills catering for diversity within the team, and with the ability to express ideas clearly, listen effectively and provide feedback constructively.
• Knowledge and/or experience in providing programs to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures, including (but not limited to) First Nations, CALD and LGBTIQ+.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

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.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information  

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 5. Competitive salary + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Liz Lalor on elalor@redcross.org.au.