Permanent position, full time hours Hybrid work, 2 days per week in office (choose your days!) Flexible location Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation About Red CrossAustralian 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 Senior Specialist - Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) is responsible for advising Australian Red Cross International Programs on the delivery of high quality and inclusive PGI/ GEDSI programming to people affected by disaster and crises. Working with direction from the Senior Manager for Technical Leads, the Senior Specialist is responsible for setting the strategic direction and PGI commitments for International Programs and for supporting alignment and coherence of PGI/ GEDSI practice across Australian Red Cross, drawing on key stakeholders from the wider Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement and other stakeholders. This position provides technical leadership and strategic oversight of the design and delivery of Australian Red Cross supported PGI interventions, ensuring staff, volunteers, delegates and partners have access to and are drawing from appropriate tools and resources and that all interventions are aligned with global good practice and Australian Red Cross strategic direction. What you will bring High level strategic, technical and operational skills in PGI/ GEDSI planning and programming, particularly with familiarity in Asia and the Pacific contexts. High level of knowledge, skills and experience (preferably international) of disaster preparedness/response/recovery programming with Red Cross Red Crescent, NGOs or other similar organisations. Excellent analytical capacity including interpersonal, negotiation and cross-cultural skills. High level communication, networking and influencing skills. Demonstrated capacity to conceptualise, design, guide, monitor, evaluate and draw lessons from PGI/ GEDSI interventions. Previous experience in international humanitarian response sector and gender and disability areas. Demonstrated capacity to write high quality program proposals and reports. Demonstrated capability in leading the design and overseeing implementation of research projects. Mandatory requirements: A Working with Children Check Relevant degree with relevant experience or less formal qualifications with specialist skills in relevant field Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanityWork flexibility: Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from home 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. 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 5. Competitive salary superannuation access to salary packaging. For additional enquiries, please contact Leeanne Marshall on 0404 943 693 or lemarshall@redcross.org.au for a confidential discussion. Applications close: Sunday 17th May 2026. Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier. While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms 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 13459