Parental leave cover until November 2025 Flexible location + hybrid working Work for the world's largest humanitarian organisation 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 Specialist – Design facilitates collaboration across the organisation to strategically grow our program areas by leading design processes that allow us to innovatively respond at scale to emerging and complex challenges.
In this role you will facilitate design approaches across the organization with a particular focus on enabling us to scale our response nationwide through designing with SMEs, communities, partners and the sector to develop initiatives that address unmet humanitarian need and respond to funding opportunities.
The role will work closely with the technical specialists to progress business development pipelines and opportunities, and with Red Cross people, clients and communities to ensure new and innovative ways of working are built into our design About you You have substantial experience in collaboration and program design, including expertise in design methodologies and frameworks Experience working with individuals, communities and/or families affected by emergencies, migration, or significant disadvantage in a community services' organisation or similar setting Proven experience in facilitating design approaches within a community setting A strong track record of thinking creatively and innovatively to address complex social challenges and identify new opportunities for programmatic growth and impact Experience in engaging clients and communities to successfully co-design and implement new initiatives that respond to need Experience working with a range of audiences across complex organisations to drive collaboration and consensus to reach a common goal Experience working with funding partners to understand their need and deliver solutions that address both funder and operational requirements Ability to deliver deep design work as well as rapid design, when required, and a strong understanding of how to prioritise with restricted time and resources.
Cultural sensitivity and awareness, with the ability to work effectively in diverse cultural contexts and with individuals from different backgrounds, demonstrating respect, empathy, and inclusivity Experience working with resilience, climate and/or emergencies sector desirable 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, Housing and Disability Award – Level 6.
Applications close: 9am Thursday 24th October For any enquiries, please contact Jess Vesely at ****** – please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted through our website for consideration.
While we appreciate the interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with agencies or agency candidates on this occasion Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross.
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Job Ref # 11527 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.
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross.
We also have great opportunities to volunteer.
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