Project Lead

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Red Cross Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Part time hours (30.4 hours per week)
  • Maximum term contract until 30 June 2026
  • Flexible location

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 Work Right Hub supports migrant workers, providing information about rights at work and accessing relevant support services.

The Project Lead will have responsibility for coordinating a diverse range of activities that support the management, improvement, and dissemination of the Work Right Hub.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a program of practical initiatives to improve and promote the Work Right Hub
  • Engage directly with community members, workers, businesses, and support services to build awareness of modern slavery
  • Represent Australian Red Cross in external meetings, committees, and forums
  • Facilitate training and workshops with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Monitor and measure the effectiveness of activities aimed at mitigating modern slavery

You will bring

  • Relevant degree with relevant experience or less formal qualifications with specialised skills
  • Deep subject matter expertise in modern slavery and labour exploitation, with a sound understanding of vulnerability experienced by migrants in the Australian context
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, including the ability to facilitate workshops, present training, strengthen existing internal and external relationships and build new strategic connections

  • Sound analytical skills and demonstrated ability to distil, interpret, and present findings clearly and concisely in written reports

  • Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise in project management

Mandatory Requirements

A clearance to work with children and a current Australian drivers licence

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 holidayaccommodation 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.

For further queries regarding this opportunity, please contact Natalie Maxwell-Davison

Applications close at 11:55pm on 16th October 2025.

We encourage applicants to apply ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may fill this role prior to the advertised closing date.

While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won't engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.

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