Regional Team Leader

Permanent position, Full-time hours
- Melbourne, VIC

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
We’re looking for a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and brings strong attention to detail and financial acumen.
The Regional Area Leader will ensure that First Aid and Mental Health training continues to be delivered to the highest standard across their region. The role is about building on what’s already working well — supporting a skilled trainer workforce, maintaining quality, and ensuring consistency for clients and communities.
You will work closely with the Training Delivery and Operations Manager to oversee delivery standards, manage trainer and venue costs, and maintain both quality and sustainability. This role is about problem solving, supporting your team, and leading with energy so trainers and participants alike see the Red Cross as their trusted training partner.
You will bring
- Experience leading teams in training or a related environment, with the ability to deliver quality outcomes for customers and communities
- A dynamic and solutions-focused mindset — confident in tackling challenges, adapting quickly, and finding better ways of working
- Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, coach, and support a diverse trainer workforce
- Highly developed communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills, with a confident, respectful style
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Strong financial acumen with experience in managing budgets and reviewing costs
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and a proactive approach to managing operations
- Flexibility to work autonomously and collaboratively, with a positive, team-oriented mindset

Mandatory Requirements
A clearance to work with Children and a current Driver’s License is required for this role.
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), and up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out. Our provider, Maxxia, also offers novated car leases.
**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 Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020 - General Staff, Level 6. Salary from $75,662.53 per annum FTE + superannuation + salary packaging
Applications close on Wednesday, 5 November 2025
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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
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