Head of Humanitarian Diplomacy

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Red Cross Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Full time, permanent role
  • Flexible location + Hybrid working.
  • Salary packaging to reduce your tax and increase your take-home pay

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 Head of Humanitarian Diplomacy & Policy brings together our humanitarian diplomacy, government engagement, policy and research, movement relations and community engagement functions under one integrated division to support realise the organisation's strategy.

Leading a team who work collaboratively across the organisation, you will oversee the development of frameworks and operational plans to deliver humanitarian diplomacy goals and priorities, linking policy and research with engagement strategies and tactical plans. With a focus on strategic influence externally and strengthened internal coordination, the role supports long term impact and ongoing sustainable growth. This growth includes oversight of a government funding pipeline and funding proposals.

This role provides advice, technical support and guidance to the Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and other senior leaders.

What you will bring

  • Extensive and diverse knowledge and expertise in policy development, research, stakeholder engagement, government/public relations, communications and government/public sector funding and policy development processes.
  • Advanced relationship management, communication skills, negotiation and influencing skills with the proven ability to negotiate across stakeholders including at Ministerial and senior government levels.
  • Demonstrated success in influencing government policy and securing sustainable funding in a complex political environment.
  • Demonstrated capability in developing teams to recognise, respect and value diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
  • Deep understanding of Australian political systems, budget processes, and funding frameworks, as well as international humanitarian systems.

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.

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

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 8.

For additional enquiries, please contact Penny Harrison at for a confidential discussion. Please note, email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered.

Applications close: Wednesday 26 November 2025

While we appreciate the interest in our organisation, we will not be engaging with agencies or agency candidates for this position.

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