- Full time hours
- Maximum term contract until 30 June 2026
- Hobart or Launceston location
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 Health in My Language project aims to address health literacy, hesitancy, and barriers to service navigation faced by communities. There is a specific focus on women from migrant and refugee backgrounds, older adults, parents, caregivers, individuals of childbearing age or those who are pregnant, as well as people living in regional and rural areas. In this role, you will support the implementation of the Health in My Language project in Hobart.
What you will do in this role
- Provide day-to-day supervision of a team of Bilingual Health Educators
- Support the team to deliver health education sessions, conduct community engagement activities and develop stronger networks with migrant and refugee groups
- Undertake administration related to health educators’ activities (e.g. weekly meetings, bookings, schedules, record keeping, and collection of evaluation data)
You will bring
- Proven ability to supervise, develop, and lead the performance of a team
- Experience in project management and / or community development
- Experience in working with linguistically diverse people and communities from different cultures and backgrounds
- Demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement and fostering sustainable partnerships
- Well-developed analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities including high level oral and written communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Relevant degree with relevant experience or less formal qualifications with relevant experience
Mandatory Requirements
A working with vulnerable people check and a current Australian drivers licence
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. And access 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, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4, salary from $88,090.08.
For further queries regarding this opportunity, please contact Kathryn Clark on phone number 0436 385 773
Applications close at 11:55pm on 16th October 2025
We encourage applicants to apply ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may fill this role prior to the advertised closing date.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
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 secure 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.
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📌 Project Coordinator - Health in my Language
🏢 Australia Red Cross
📍 Hobart