Senior Manager - Community and Emergency Services Programs (NT)

Full time, permanent role Darwin based – flexible working arrangements Generous salary packaging to 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 Senior (State) Manager - Programs is responsible for the strategic and operational management of a portfolio of state/territory-wide programs. Areas of support include the participation and inclusion of migrants in transition; individual and community emergency resilience, preparedness and recovery; and the delivery of strategically aligned community programs. You will lead a geographically dispersed workforce of staff and volunteers and be responsible for brokering local, regional, and state/territory sector, community and government collaborations and partnerships. Day to day, you will: Ensure programs are designed and delivered to meet full compliance with contractual, legislative, and quality standards requirements. Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities at the local, regional, and state/territory level aligned to our migration and emergency services sub-strategies. Represent on relevant local, regional and state/territory committees, networks, meetings, and forums and promotion of Red Cross services Develop program budgets and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the financial performance to ensure budget and revenue parameters are met   What you will bring Substantial experience managing scalable community based programs and activities across geographic boundaries.   Well-developed cultural competence skills and the ability to work with and lead teams of people from diverse backgrounds Demonstrated understanding of community resilience, preparedness, and recovery program models. Considerable experience in managing change, identifying and adopting new ways of working, and securing the cooperation of key stakeholders   Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity Work flexibility: Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from home, providing you more work/life balance  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, Red Cross job grade 7, salary from $120,000 + super + salary packaging. For additional enquiries, please contact Collin Sivalingum at csivalingum@redcross.org.au  for a confidential discussion. Please note, email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered. Applications close:  Sunday 20th September