- Permanent position, Full time hours
- Location – Perth WA
- Hybrid work, 2 days per week in office
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
This role plays a crucial role within the Emergency Response and Operations function, focusing on enabling effective and timely response activities during emergencies within WA. This position ensures that local response needs are prioritised, while adhering to nationally consistent standards and protocols, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance response effectiveness.
What you will bring
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce in a state or territory-specific context.
- Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience in emergency response or related fields, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage response activities in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrated experience working with local authorities, community organisations, and stakeholders to achieve common objectives during emergencies.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities including staff and volunteers during high-pressure situations.
- Analytical mindset with the capability to assess complex situations and drive continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative relationships externally, internally and with volunteers.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and engage a volunteer workforce
- Ability to successfully work with and lead teams and people from diverse backgrounds to create a collaborative working environment
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
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 Award - Level 5.
For additional enquiries, please contact Meaghan Barry at
[email protected] for a confidential discussion. Please note, email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered.
Applications close: Tuesday, 16 June 2026 – ‘interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close this advert only
While we appreciate the interest in our organisation, we will not be engaging with agencies or agency candidates for this position.
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.
