• Permanent position
• Full time – 38 hours per week
• North Melbourne location (work from home options available)

Who we are

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

About the role

This is a new role in the Victorian Senior Leadership Team focussed on increasing our humanitarian and social impact. The role will lead policy input and analysis activities, support government engagement and design and lead strategic and operational business improvement work as well as acting as a strong interface across the many and varied programs and services delivered by the Victorian Services team.

The position will lead key strategic initiatives and change projects in Vic Services taking the lead on cross-cutting projects or at other times bringing people together to ensure team priorities are on track. This role will also be passionate about leading business improvement projects to ensure the efficient and effective internal operations of the Victorian Services team. In addition to enabling our collective contribution to Red Cross’ strategic direction, the successful candidate will also have strong policy analysis, project management, risk management, resource management and business administration capabilities.

What you will bring

• Previous senior leadership experience including demonstrated ability to influence and engage with others, analyse policy and translate strategy and policy contexts into efficient and effective business systems and processes
• Highly developed and professional communication skills (including written skills) to be able to deal confidently and calmly with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop positive and influential relationships internally and externally.
• High level strategic thinking, planning, reporting, business improvement and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work proactively and independently and to self direct work with the ability to manage ambiguity and to make sound judgments
• Highly organised with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and work in a fluid, flexible and responsive manner.

The benefits

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Further information

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description attached below or contact Carmel Bonaventura on 03 8327 7864.

Position description: State Lead - Policy and Business Improvement.