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Officer - Migration Support Program

Darwin, NT, AustraliaPosted Oct 20, 2026

Job description

Permanent contract – full time hours Based in Casuarina, Darwin Generous salary packaging to increase your take home pay 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

This role supports migrants in the local region to have their humanitarian needs met by supporting the roll out and delivery of projects. Day to day you will Develop and implement project plans, evaluation frameworks and reporting mechanisms, ensuring the voices and experiences of people with lived experience remain central to program design and delivery.

Monitor project performance through effective data collection, reporting, evaluation and analysis to measure impact and support continuous improvement. Maintain and update policies and procedures to align with Migration Support and organisational best practice. Coordinate and deliver training, workshops and information sessions for community members, volunteers and the Red Cross workforce.

Build the capability of staff, volunteers and community partners to better support migrants in transition. Support the implementation of systems and reporting improvements in collaboration with Australian Programs colleagues. Work with Migration Support teams across Australia to develop resources, tools and activities that strengthen program delivery and reporting.

Contribute to organisation-wide initiatives focused on volunteer engagement, systems improvements and program innovation. Provide surge support to assist with increased program delivery when required What you will bring Demonstrated experience in project management, including program development, implementation and evaluation.

Proven sound experience in utilising a strength-based approach in community development, ideally within migrant communities. Experience in working with and supporting volunteers. Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement and partnership development. A current driver’s licence and an Ochre Card (or the ability to obtain one) -these are mandatory requirements of the role.

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, Human Services, or a related field is highly desirable.

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 proving you more work/life balance 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 4, salary from $92,286.48 For additional enquiries, please contact Nihad Mohomed at mnihad@redcross.org.au Please note, email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered. Applications close: Monday 2 nd November 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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