• Maximum term until 30th November 2026
• Full time hours, on-site working arrangements
• Lavington, NSW location
• Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation

About us
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

About the role
Australian Red Cross’ Migration Support Programs (MSP) work to assist refugees and people seeking asylum to ensure they have their humanitarian needs met and are participating and included in Australian society. We seek to support people who are particularly vulnerable due to their migration journey; from arrival in Australia, settling into community life, accessing essential services and supports for self and family members and the changes and transitions that occur socially, economically, and culturally.

The Community Navigator Role works with individuals and communities to develop effective networks and linkages to support refugees and others vulnerable in migration to access information and assistance about their community, so they can establish meaningful livelihoods.

What you will bring

• A Degree/Diploma or Vocational Certification in Community Development, Adult Education or equivalent from a recognised and verifiable educational institution, or relevant demonstrable experience
• Demonstrated experience recruiting and managing volunteers
• Experience and understanding of community development and/or social project management and/or community education programs
• Proven experience working in cross cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, especially in a context of humanitarian migration
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels

A Working with Children Check and drivers licence are mandatory requirements of this role.

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 4. Competitive salary + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

For additional enquiries, please contact Kirri-Lee Larsen on 0411 547 662 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Wednesday 11th February 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.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

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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 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.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.