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Director, International & Movement Relations Information pack
About Red Cross We work together with the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies (IFRC) to provide international
Who we are: people helping people assistance following disasters in non-conflict
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s situations, and with the International
largest humanitarian organisation. As an Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to protect
organisation independent of government; and the lives and dignity of all people in conflict
with no political, religious or cultural and war.
affiliation, our aim is to improve people’s lives
and build their resilience – no matter who ⁻ We are there for people in need,
they are or where they live. regardless of nationality, race, religious
beliefs, class or political opinions.
Our vision | human dignity, peace, safety and
wellbeing for all. ⁻ We promote mutual understanding,
friendship, cooperation and lasting peace
Our purpose | supporting and empowering
among all.
people and communities in times of
vulnerability, preventing and alleviating ⁻ We are impartial, neutral and
suffering across Australia and internationally independent of government.
through mobilising the power of humanity. ⁻ We are a voluntary relief movement and
The International Red Cross Movement was give priority to the most urgent cases of
founded to bring assistance without need.
discrimination to those wounded in war, and
to alleviate human suffering wherever it may Our fundamental principles
be found. All Red Cross work is guided by the seven
Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Red
Red Cross was founded in Australia in 1914,
Crescent Movement:
nine days after the outbreak of the First World
War. Humanity | The International Red Cross and
Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to
For a century our mission has been to deliver
bring assistance without discrimination to the
humanitarian services to vulnerable people in
wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its
need, both here in Australia and further afield,
international and national capacity, to prevent
no matter who they are or how big or small
and alleviate human suffering wherever it may
the crisis they face.
be found. Its purpose is to protect life and
Today one million members, volunteers, health and ensure respect for the human
donors, staff, blood donors and supporters being. It promotes mutual understanding,
form the Australian Red Cross family. friendship, co-operation and lasting peace
amongst all people.
Our global connections
Impartiality | It makes no discrimination as to
Australian Red Cross is one of 190 National nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or
Societies in the International Red Cross and political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the
Red Crescent Movement, which has supported suffering of individuals, being guided solely by
and protected people for over 150 years. their needs, and to give priority to the most
urgent cases of distress.
Neutrality | In order to continue to enjoy the
confidence of all, the Movement may not take
sides in hostilities or engage at any time in
controversies of a political, racial, religious or
ideological nature.
Independence | The Movement is
independent. The National Societies, while
auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of
2|P a g etheir governments and subject to the laws of ⁻ Rising conflict and terrorism; and
their respective countries, must always increasingly intolerant attitudes to
maintain their autonomy so that they may be refugees and asylum seekers
able at all times to act in accordance with the
⁻ The rise of internet-enabled peer to peer
principles of the Movement.
networks that are challenging business
Voluntary Service | It is a voluntary relief models and traditional organisations such
movement not prompted in any manner by as ours
desire for gain.
⁻ Increasing expectations that organisations
Unity | There can be only one Red Cross or like ours are transparent about their use
Red Crescent Society in any one country. It of funds and the impact they are
must be open to all. It must carry on its delivering
humanitarian work throughout its territory.
With these shifts come some extraordinary
Universality | The International Red Cross and opportunities and challenges for us to
Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies leverage, including:
have equal status and share equal
⁻ Rethinking the nature and means of
responsibilities and duties in helping each
volunteering in the 21st century, in an
other, is worldwide.
internet-enabled world, to deliver even
greater humanitarian action
⁻ Taking advantage of the digital world to
allow all Red Cross people (members,
volunteers, staff and others) to assist us in
achieving our goals and creating solutions
⁻ Partnering with others to co-design, share
resources and capabilities to deliver
support to help people overcome deep
social exclusion
⁻ The power of the Movement and Red
Cross reputation to make an impact on
the serious humanitarian challenges we
Strategy 2020 identified
⁻ Influencing decision-makers so that
We are working to achieve Strategy 2020. It resourcing goes into building resilience,
takes into account key shifts, opportunities mitigating the impact of disasters and
and challenges helping the most vulnerable in our
communities
Key shifts:
We also believe these outcomes and targets
⁻ The impact of climate change and its make a valuable contribution to global
humanitarian consequences within ambitions in the Sustainable Development
Australia and our region Goals, adopted by world leaders at a United
⁻ Increasing mass migration as a result of Nations summit in 2015.
armed conflicts, human rights abuses and
Our strategy, now extended until 2022, is
natural disasters and the impact this has
summarised on the next page.
on so many people
⁻ The gap between rich and poor is growing.
Inequality generally is also growing,
including between those who can and
who can’t take advantage of technology
and the online world
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Red Cross Executive Team International and
The Executive Team has ultimate Movement Relations
accountability for ensuring that we deliver our
2020 strategy and outcomes and we are Leadership Team
operationally and financially healthy and
sustainable. The International & Movement Relations
They meet fortnightly ensuring strong Leadership Team provides a bridge between
communication across all states and strategy and operations across Asia Pacific to
territories and are the primary decision- achieve Strategy 2020.
making body (within the delegation
framework set by the Board). The team works to enhance the impact of the
Movement as a whole and the role of
The team is fully responsible for leading Australian Red Cross within the Movement.
Australian Red Cross– providing a clear sense
of direction and leadership, moving quickly The team:
from ideas to implementation, acting to
address under performance and building a ⁻ Provides operational leadership and
culture of innovation. direction setting for programs and
services
Judy Slatyer | Chief Executive Officer
⁻ Partakes in strategic and operational
Christopher Wheatley | CFO & Support networking
Services (Acting)
⁻ Undertakes field intelligence and horizon
Penny Harrison | Director, Volunteering scanning to stay abreast of emerging
trends
Michael Annear | Director, International and
Movement Relations (Acting) ⁻ Identifies resource mobilisation, needs
and prioritising resource allocation
Noel Clement | Director, Australian Programs
⁻ Inputs into executive decision making and
Belinda Dimovski | Director, Engagement and strategy
Support
Caroline Sheehan | Director, Transformation
Michael Annear | Acting Director,
International
Katy Southall | Head of International
Humanitarian Programs
Veronica Bell | Head of International
Technical Services
Fiona Tarpey | Head of Influence and
Advocacy (International Programs)
Kalene Caffarella | Acting Head of
International Operations Support
Sughra Fiaz | Executive Assistant
6|P a g ePosition Description − Working closely with the Engagement and
Support Director and Head of Government
Position: Director, International and Movement Relations to ensure Australian Red Cross has
Relations the necessary government and non-
government relationships to broker and
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
maintain mutually beneficial partnerships;
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
and mobilise the resources needed to deliver
Budget: Expenditure - $25M / Revenue - $30M the international programs strategy
Position summary − Ensure Red Cross’ international programs
The role of Director, International & Movement deliver humanitarian impact and outcomes
Relations leads the work of Australian Red Cross and meet all contractual and compliance
on international disaster risk reduction and obligations
humanitarian outcomes with a focus on the Asia
Pacific, provides thought leadership on global − Ensure Red Cross has appropriate policies,
reforms in the humanitarian sector, and leads frameworks and procedures in place to
and coordinates our organisation-wide strategy safeguard vulnerable people who encounter
and relationship with the Red Cross, Red Red Cross through its international programs
Crescent Movement. The position reports to the
− Oversee the support, deployment,
CEO and is part of the Executive Team.
management of and hold responsibility for
Key Responsibilities the security of delegates deployed
− Oversee the implementation and ongoing internationally in a range of advisory roles
evolution of the organisation’s international − Oversee reporting in areas of accountability,
programs and Movement engagement ensuring that it is relevant, simple and timely
strategies; taking advantage of external with actionable recommendations for the
trends and mitigating risks through regular Executive team and, where necessary,
horizon scanning and strategic adaptation governance
− Translate the Australian Red Cross strategy − Represent the organisation at appropriate
into actionable goals and implement goal media, speaking and other engagements
setting, performance management and
annual planning and budgeting across What you will bring
international programs and movement − Extensive knowledge and leadership
relations group experience in international humanitarian
− In collaboration with other Directors, sector (experience in the field strongly
coordinate and lead the organisation to preferred
enhance the impact of the Movement as a − Significant experience operating in the
whole and the role of Australian Red Cross global humanitarian context including
within the Movement. experience with multilaterals such as Red
− Specifically, be a key influencer in the Cross/ Red Crescent Movement, UN
Movement on locally-led humanitarian agencies and International NGO’s
action, international disaster risk reduction − Experience in international disaster risk
and management, capacity and resilience reduction and international emergency
building of National Societies and response
protection, gender and inclusion
7|P a g e− Demonstrated success in achieving positive enable achievement of organisational goals.
outcomes through working with partners Ability to continually review environmental
and key stakeholders including in large factors potentially impacting clients and
services and grow the influence of the
networked organisations
organisation on humanitarian issues.
− Experience working in – or exposure to - the
not for profit sector and /or ability to work Innovating and improving | Demonstrated
capability to lead and model work habits and
effectively with volunteers, members and
behaviours that ensure individuals and teams
Boards and delivering outcomes on can contribute to new ideas and ways of
approved objectives working constructively.
− Ability to work within an ambiguous, fast- General Conditions
moving environment, while also driving
− All Red Cross staff and volunteers are
toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated
required to adhere to the 7 fundamental
resourcefulness in setting priorities and best principles of Red Cross
use of limited resources − Act at all times in accordance with the
− Outstanding verbal and written skills Australian Red Ethical Framework and Child
Protection Code of Conduct
− Possess personal qualities of integrity,
credibility, and commitment to corporate − Ensure our workplaces and services are
inclusive and accessible for people of all
mission
abilities, backgrounds, cultures and
Qualifications / Licences identities
− Comply with the Work Health and Safety
− Relevant tertiary qualifications
management system
− A working with children check is a − Undertake a police check prior to
mandatory requirement for this role commencement and every 5 years
Behavioural Capabilities thereafter. Police check renewals may be
required earlier than 5 years to comply with
Achieve results | Demonstrated ability to lead specific contractual or legislative
individuals and teams to achieve the results requirements
committed to. A proven track record in − Support a child safe organisation by
developing and maintaining a high-performance undertaking screening for suitability to work
culture to support the organisation’s work with with children, youth and vulnerable people
clients and communities. and to comply with relevant state/territory
legislative requirements
Collaborating | Proven track record as an
− Assist the organisation on occasion, in times
approachable and collaborative leader.
of national, state or local emergencies or
Demonstrated understanding of the needs of
major disasters
internal and external stakeholders and works to
build effective relationships with all.
Focussing on clients | Proven track record in
developing strategies focussed on delivering
quality outcomes for clients. Takes into account
external events and trends impacting the
organisation and identifies opportunities to
influence the external environment.
Thinking strategically | Demonstrated
understanding of key drivers of success to
8|P a g eHumanity in action: our We partner with National Societies in the Asia
Pacific region to support communities prepare
international work for, respond to and recover from disasters and
humanitarian crises.
We work globally to strengthen the capacity of
Our international work reflects the work we do
the Movement to respond to emerging
with the Australian community every day
vulnerabilities and challenges through the
helping people cope with disasters and personal
crises, reuniting families separated by war and development of policy, strategic frameworks,
resolutions, implementation plans
conflict, strengthening families and
strengthening technical capacity , and the
communities and promoting humanitarian
provision of specialist aid workers where
values and international humanitarian law.
needed.
In times of crisis, Red Cross is there
How we help
Australian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross
Red Crescent Movement, a worldwide We seek to save lives, build resilient
communities and support people in disasters.
community of humanitarians
Local impact, global reach
We work in the remotest of villages and the
largest of cities. We can help a family to
develop an emergency preparedness plan or a
country to create better disaster management
laws. Our people know the communities and
are first on the scene in a crisis
Auxiliary to government
We support the public authorities of 189
countries in their humanitarian work. St the Program themes
same time, we remain independent from all
governments to pursue our humanitarian Disaster management
mandate. Reducing the impact of disasters
Neutral, impartial and independent aid Health and water, sanitation & hygiene
We do not take sides in conflict or politics. This Improving health and wellbeing
means we will treat the wounded and offer aid Humanitarian action
to those who need it, regardless of which side Responding to humanitarian crises
they are on. We maintain our autonomy to act
at all times in accordance to our principles. Protection, gender and inclusion
Working with women, children and people with
Voluntary service disability.
We work through volunteers – 17 million of
them – recruited from the communities they Organisational development
serve. Strengthening local humanitarian organisations
International engagement How we measure success
We work along the humanitarian-development A commitment to quality and effectiveness
continuum. drives everything we do.
We are part of a global humanitarian network ⁻ Being accountable to those we work
that also supports international development with
work. Our work is aligned with globally ⁻ Activing on evidence
endorsed humanitarian and development ⁻ Demonstrating our value for our donors
frameworks, policies and principles.
9|P a g eOther information Useful links
Submitting your application For further information about Australian Red
During your online application you will be Cross please view:
prompted to upload your resume and the
option to upload your cover letter. Website
www.redcross.org.au
It is not necessary for you to address each of
the selection criteria as part of your application YouTube
but you could highlight your transferrable key https://www.youtube.com/user/AustralianRed
skills and experience in a cover letter. Cross/
We strongly encourage you to include a Facebook
covering letter as part of your application for https://www.facebook.com/AustralianRedCross
this role.
LinkedIn
To submit your application visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-
www.redcross.org.au/careers.aspx and red-cross
keyword search job reference number 514148
to apply online. Twitter
https://twitter.com/RedCrossAU
Closing date: 10 March 2020
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/redcrossAU/
Additional enquiries
For initial enquiries please contact: Carissa Learn more about our Strategy 2020
Williams – 03 9345 1881 https://www.redcross.org.au/about/how-we-
help
Selection process View our latest annual reports
Shortlisting of applications will commence https://www.redcross.org.au/news-and-
shortly after the closing date. This will be media/publications/annual-reports
followed by panel interviews conducted with
shortlisted applicants. Meet our people
http://www.redcross.org.au/our-people.aspx
Remote applicants shortlisted for interview will
be interviewed via video conferencing or Skype. Learn more about salary packaging
Where we request an applicant to attend an http://www.maxxia.com.au/employers-
interview in person, travel expenses will be business/your-industry/charity
reimbursed upon provision of receipts (return
economy airfare, taxi to and from airport). Australian Red Cross Blood Service
http://www.donateblood.com.au/
Relocation assistance International Red Cross Movement
Relocation reimbursement and assistance may http://www.redcross.org.au/movement.aspx
be provided to the successful applicant if
interstate relocation is required.
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