Multicultural Engagement Manager

• Design, co‑create and deliver Lifeblood’s end‑to‑end Multicultural Program and embed inclusive practices across our organisation 

• Permanent, full-time position with salary between 180k-226k + super + salary packaging 

• Flexible location with hybrid working  

Discover life-giving possibilities   

We are seeking an experienced inclusion leader to lead Lifeblood’s Multicultural Inclusion Program. In this role you will build trusted partnerships with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and senior stakeholders, translating community insights into strategy, and driving culturally responsive practices across the organisation. Your approach will be to engage deeply with multicultural communities and external agencies or partners; listening to understand, co‑creating solutions, and applying an iterative methodology to implement, test, learn and refine programs. You’ll represent Lifeblood at senior levels, including with both key external agencies and businesses as well as across Lifeblood. You will be leading this multi-year program of work will accelerate Lifeblood’s equitable, culturally safe, and welcoming donation and employee experience for the communities we serve.  

Sounds interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:  

• Senior Program Manager experience designing and delivering complex, enterprise-wide, community-led initiatives and programs 

• Deep expertise in inclusion, multicultural engagement or equity focused programs (industry background flexible) 

• Strong governance, stakeholder management and committee leadership capability. 

• Proven ability to translate strategy into clear, practical and measurable outcomes. 

• Confidence representing an organisation externally, including government, external, and senior stakeholders 

• Ability to engage and influence cultural change at all levels, from operational teams through to Executive leadership 

Wellbeing & Benefits 

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people. 

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the Nation, you will have access to the following:  

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave  

• Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment  

• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent  

• Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone  

• Plus, many more!  

Excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria of the role? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-giving possibilities. 

Next steps 

When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can.  

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. 

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process. 

If you require any adjustments to feel more supported during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.  

For information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Meg on MeHolding@redcrossblood.org.au 

**Please note we cannot accept applications via email so please apply online   

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.