Overview
* Hybrid flexible working location (Melbourne or Sydney)
* Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation
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 Head of Commercial & Contracts is a key leadership role focused on driving sustainable growth and strengthening organisational capability. This position is responsible for enhancing commercial practices across the organisation, leading the fee-for-service capability uplift project, and managing the pipeline process. You will develop and implement commercial strategies that deliver growth, increase value and impact, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
As part of the Finance Leadership Team, the Head of Commercial & Contracts contributes to achieving strategic outcomes, ensuring financial sustainability, and positioning Red Cross positively within the community.
About you
* Commercial Expertise: Deep knowledge of commercial environments, fee-for-service models, and complex contract management, with strong business acumen and financial skills to manage budgets, monitor performance, and deliver savings.
* Strategic Leadership: Proven experience in senior leadership roles within high-performing environments, including providing strategic advice to executives, boards, and government stakeholders, and leading organisational transformation and process improvement.
* Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to interpret complex information, apply critical thinking, and develop creative solutions that enhance organisational performance and sustainability.
* People & Culture Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, foster collaboration, and build a culture of inclusion, growth, and adaptability, while modelling self-leadership and emotional intelligence.
* Communication & Relationship Management: Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and act as a ‘trusted advisor’ to internal and external stakeholders.
* Digital & Adaptive Capability: Comfortable with technology and committed to leveraging digital tools for efficiency, while embracing agility and innovation to challenge conventional approaches.
Qualifications/Licenses
Required:
* CPA or CA.
* Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or other relevant stream.
* Postgraduate qualifications in Leadership or Management.
* Qualifications in a business improvement methodology such as lean six sigma.
* Advanced MS Excel skills are essential, and Power Bi and D365 knowledge.
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 a 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 7. Competitive salary + superannuation + access to salary packaging.
For additional enquiries, please contact Jean-Baptiste Naudet at jbnaudet@redcross.org.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Thursday 29th January 2026.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
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