Senior Manager

Full time position
- Flexible location

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
Play a crucial role in driving strategy execution and implementation, including through operational planning which gives rise to risk based, outcomes focussed allocation of resources in alignment with strategic objectives.
The role also oversees the efficient and effective governance over programs and projects whilst driving Australian Red Cross new ‘ways of working’.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, deliver strategic objectives and lead a cross disciplinary team which support the organisation in establishing consistent, efficient and repeatable processes that give rise to operational excellence.
What you will bring
- Substantial experience in the design and delivery of comprehensive whole-of-organisational planning, implementation and performance frameworks
- Senior leadership experience in complex, multifaced national and/or international service delivery settings
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to communicate complex processes in a simple and understandable way to generate pragmatic solutions
- Strong commercial business acumen with extensive experience in leading process improvement and redesign with a risk-based focus.
- Resilience to manage complex relationships, influence, and challenge effectively and constructively

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 6.
Applications must be submitted online to be considered for this role
**Applications close**: Thursday 5th of September 2024
**Job Ref #**: 11388
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.
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