Senior State Program Manager

Hobart - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work for the worlds largest humanitarian movementOngoing role Full time (38 hours per week)Hobart based Hybrid workingAbout Red CrossAustralian Red Cross is part of the worlds largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for the roleThe Senior State Program Manager is a critical leadership role in Tasmania accountable for shaping leading and representing a portfolio of complex state-wide programs. Working closely with the State Director the role provides strategic oversight of program performance supports engagement with Ministers and senior government officials and contributes to funding proposals and partnerships that advance Red Cross impact and sustainability. The current portfolio spans migration support and emergency resilience programs however the role is designed to flex across program areas in response to community need and organisational role suits an experienced senior leader who is comfortable operating in complex publicly accountable environments exercising sound judgement influence and youYou are an experienced senior leader with a strong background in program or portfolio leadership stakeholder engagement and public or community-facing service delivery. You bring a strategic mindset are comfortable navigating ambiguity and are motivated by creating public value and meaningful outcomes for will demonstrate:Proven experience leading the end-to-end delivery of complex programs or portfolios including planning governance reporting risk management budget oversight and performance monitoringStrong capability in resource planning prioritisation and portfolio management across multiple programs and teamsDemonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex politically and publicly visible environments balancing competing priorities and stakeholder interestsExperience engaging with government stakeholders including supporting ministerial or executive-level engagement through briefings proposals business cases or funding submissionsStrong ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships across government community and sector stakeholders to advance outcomes and secure fundingSound understanding of or the ability to rapidly develop insight into government decision-making environments funding processes and accountability requirements (Tasmanian context desirable but not essential)Demonstrated use of data and evidence to monitor performance assess impact identify issues and drive continuous improvementProven capability to lead develop and support high-performing inclusive teams fostering collaborative and improvement-focused ways of workingWell-developed cultural competency and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholdersHighly developed verbal communication skills including briefing presentation and public speaking capabilityExperience in migration support and/or emergency management is advantageous however candidates with strong senior program leadership experience in other complex service environments are strongly encouraged to apply. Benefits that act for you while you act for humanityFinancial 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 $15900 for living expenses (such as rent groceries utility bills); up to $2650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual & Wellbeing:You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition sleep resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing Flexibility:You can access flexible working arrangements paid Me day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave optionsCareer development:Access to ongoing learning training and development coursesFurther informationThis role is covered by the Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 6. For this critical leadership role we are offering well above Award rates superannuation access to salary find out more about this opportunity please contact Vanessa Goodall at must be submitted online prior to 27 January 2026 to be considered for this we appreciate interest in our roles we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates on this reference 13220

Required Experience:

Manager

Required Experience:

Manager