Lead - Detention, Migration Support Program

Vor 7 Tagen

Au an der Traun, Oberösterreich, Österreich Australian Red Cross Vollzeit AU$ 90.000 - AU$ 120.000 pro Jahr
  • Part time 34.2 hours p/w
  • Commence February 2026
  • 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

The Immigration Detention Monitoring Program regularly visits immigration detention facilities nationwide, to monitor treatment and conditions for people in immigration detention. The Detention Lead provides operational leadership and strategic advice in addition to providing detailed written reports whilst coordinating the work of casual Humanitarian Observers and volunteers visiting immigration detention facilities. The Detention Lead will maintain awareness of the detention environment and policy context and engage with authorities managing detention facilities and other stakeholders to coordinate the work of the program.

What you will bring

  • High level of knowledge of migration related policy and legislative requirements relevant to people made vulnerable because of migration.
  • Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise in providing professional supervision and direction to staff engaged in social casework direct client engagement.
  • Sound analytical skills and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems and exercise initiative and judgment where practices and procedures are not clearly defined.
  • Sound negotiation skills with the aptitude to gain co-operation from stakeholders, including the ability to negotiate and liaise with government, non-government and Movement stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead and support teams in high-pressure settings
  • Proven capacity to develop evidence-based advocacy/humanitarian diplomacy strategies and provide judgement and leadership for policy development and influence.
  • Advanced skills in using Microsoft Office tools, such as outlook, word and excel data analytic tools, such as PowerBi
  • A current Australian Drivers Licence and Working With Children Check

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 5.

For additional enquiries, please contact Hannah Jakubenko on for a confidential discussion.

Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates for this role.

Applications close: Friday 7th November

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier

Job Ref #: 12733

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.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

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