• Full time position 
• Max term contract until 31st December 2024
• Based in Sydney or Melbourne

About Us 

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 

As part of the Australian Red Cross International Program, Australian Red Cross works with Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, the IFRC and ICRC to improve the lives of vulnerable communities. Be responsible for program administration and contract support for a range of Australian Red Cross funded humanitarian programs within their designated Partnerships.

Support Portfolio/Response Managers to engage with Partners to identify, design, resource, monitor and evaluate programs that deliver effective humanitarian outcomes.

What you will bring 

• Knowledge of the Asia Pacific region.
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively in a cross cultural setting with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven highly developed organisational and time management skills.
• Proven experience in finance management and a good understanding of General Ledger and accounting processes.
• Demonstrated capacity of working within and contributing to information management systems and MERL frameworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office and current systems used in ARC International Programs (PIMS, Red Connect etc.).

Why work with us?  

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. 

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have.  

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, as well as access to 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 4. Salary from $82,063.28 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging. 

For additional enquiries, please contact Semin Qasmi on 0467 185 867 for a confidential discussion.  

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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 different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. 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.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross.