Manager - Programs

• Full time, maximum term position for 18 months
• East Perth location
• Hybrid working arrangements 

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 Manager - Programs is responsible for the operational leadership, performance, compliance, and sustainability of the overall program portfolio in Western Australia.

Leading a geographically dispersed workforce, you will be accountable for ensuring programs are delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with contractual requirements, legislation, organisational standards, and quality frameworks.

You will play a key role in supporting the Senior (State) Manager - Programs through the operational management of services, implementation of state priorities, supervision of staff across multiple projects providing operational leadership across Migration Support Program and Community Programs in WA (and where required Emergency services activities), strengthening community resilience, social cohesion, and positive outcomes for individuals and families across Western Australia.

About You

You are an experienced people leader who brings strong operational management capability, sound judgement, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for communities.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex community and/or Migration services programs, preferably in WA
• Experience leading and motivating geographically dispersed teams with proven track record in building positive and constructive team relations
• Strong understanding of contract management, program compliance, quality assurance, and risk management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
• Strong financial management capability, including budget development, forecasting, performance monitoring and resource management
• Strong verbal communication skills, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• High-level written communication skills, including development of business cases, proposals, tenders, funding submissions and executive reports
• Experience working within diverse and culturally responsive environments
• A relevant qualification/s
• A working with children check and Australian drivers licence are mandatory requirements for the role
• You must hold the right to work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity 

Work flexibility: Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model. For this position, attendance in the office is required each Wednesday.

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. 

Life, Health & Wellbeing: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health and wellbeing advice via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Converge International.  

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development.  

Further information   

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, Level 6.   

For additional enquiries, please contact Alma Alsayed via:   aalsayed@redcross.org.au for a confidential discussion. Please note, this email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered.  

Cover letters should be addressed to Alma Alsayed and should outline how you meet the requirements of the role.   

Applications close: 15th October 2026

We will review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submission.

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

Job Reference 13867 

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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