Senior Specialist – Innovation Projects (Humanitarian)Tuesday, 8 October 202411 month contract starting early December 2024Flexible location + hybrid workingWork for the world's largest humanitarian organisationAbout Red Cross HumanitechAustralian 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.Australian Red Cross Humanitech is a unique innovation program as part of the world's biggest humanitarian movement, bridging the gap between community and technology.We do this by partnering with start-ups using technology to tackle social and humanitarian problems and supporting them to validate, pilot and scale their impact.Through our Humanitech innovation programs, start-ups receive unique opportunities to work with Australian Red Cross programs and communities to harness technological innovation to better serve humanity.About the roleLead the development, delivery and evolution of Humanitech's virtual innovation curriculum with technology startups.Drive integration and evolution of Humanitech's principles and approaches, including exploring a Humanitech certification process.Lead the design and oversight of Humanitech events and represent Humanitech at external events, such as conferences, workshops and working groups.Provide high-level advice to internal and external stakeholders on insights emerging from strategic project activities.Lead Humanitech's recruitment and supervision of graduate and HDR students, skilled research and communications volunteers and interns.Support MarComms to translate Humanitech insights and evidence into brand positioning and storytelling.What you bringSubstantial experience in strategic planning, research, impact measurement, and design.Strong understanding of and experience in program/project management, particularly managing multiple projects across a variety of stakeholders, including demonstrated skills in program/project planning, monitoring & evaluation, and agile and human-centred approaches.Experience translating and communicating complex ideas and findings to diverse audiences across platforms, including through written communications, data visualisation, and multimedia formats.Significant experience working in contexts of vulnerability, with a passion for centering lived experience in program and product design.Demonstrated experience in applying technology innovation to humanitarian programs, services and systems.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 $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 informationThis role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award – Level 6.For any enquiries, please contact Julia Goodall 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. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.Job Ref # 11530Red 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr