Management - Senior Manager - Programs

• Work for the world's largest humanitarian movement
• Ongoing role, Full time (38 hours per week)
• East Perth based + Hybrid working

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 Senior State Manager – Programs is a critical leadership role in Western Australia responsible for the strategic and operational management of a portfolio of state-wide programs that support:

• the participation and inclusion of migrants in transition (aligned with the migration sub-strategy),
• individual and community resilience, preparedness and recovery (aligned with the emergency services sub-strategy), and

The Senior State Manager – Programs is responsible for brokering local, regional, and state sector, community and government collaborations and partnerships to advance Red Cross' strategic and revenue generation objectives.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong stakeholder engagement skills and be proficient in collaboration, resource planning and prioritisation, leadership and strategic planning.

You will demonstrate:

• Well-developed cultural competency skills and the ability to work with and lead teams of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with external stakeholders to maximise collaboration opportunities and sustain organisational reputation.
• Comprehensive understanding (or ability to rapidly gain understanding) of issues affecting people impacted by migration, and their vulnerabilities and strengths.
• Comprehensive understanding (or ability to rapidly gain understanding) of community resilience, preparedness, and recovery program models in the context of emergencies and disasters.
• Evidenced ability to research and analyse complex information and use this to optimise and continuously improve business approaches and models.
• Strong ability to use a data driven approach to monitor performance and impact, identify issues, and develop and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent understanding of key drivers of success within teams to enable achievement of organisational goals.
• Ability to work effectively in a national matrix management structure.
• Demonstrated capability to lead teams in continuous improvement approach to program implementation and ways of working.
• Proven track record as an effective and engaging leader, supporting and building positive and constructive relationships within teams.
• Excellent intercultural communication skills, and the ability to express ideas clearly, listen effectively and provide feedback constructively.
• Comprehensive demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing programs to consumers from diverse backgrounds and cultures, including (but not limited to) First Nations, CALD and LGBTQIA+.
• Ability to work under limited direction from manager
• Highly developed written communication skills including the ability to produce high-quality reports, promotional material, and the ability to edit and improve the work of others
• Highly developed verbal communication skills including strong presentation and public speaking skills

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 6 For this critical leadership role, we are offering well above Award rates + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Craig Stewart on or

Applications must be submitted online prior to 11:55pm on Sunday, 14 September 2025 to be considered for this role.

Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates on this occasion.

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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