Staff vacancies
Important notice for international applicants
Our recruitment policies do not preclude international candidates from applying for Australian-based jobs, however, immigration regulations do not always permit us to sponsor entry to take up positions advertised. This means visa requirements may remain your own responsibility - we suggest you contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to investigate your options in this regard.
Vacancies in Australia
From time to time we recruit for specific permanent, casual or temporary positions for our national office (based in Melbourne), state offices (based in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney), Oxfam Shop (headquartered in Adelaide with a network of 19 Shops nationally) and our Gulf Regional Health Service (based in Mt Isa with remote sites within the Gulf of Carpentaria).
Sorry there are no jobs at the moment.
International vacancies
Country Director - Sri Lanka
Applications Close: 17 Feb 12
- Based in Colombo
- 3 Year Fixed Term Contract
Oxfam Australia is seeking a Country Director to manage the Oxfam program in Sri Lanka. We are seeking a dynamic leader to provide strategic direction and inspirational leadership to maximise the positive impact of our work in Sri Lanka. This is a Senior Management position and the successful applicant will be expected to represent the organisation at the country level, manage complex change, and provide strategic leadership to all Oxfam programming in country. You will also be expected to travel domestically and internationally.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Senior management experience in leading the development and delivery of development, humanitarian and advocacy program strategies
- Experience in leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development
- Experience managing complex change processes and relationships with internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders
- Strong financial and analytical skills and the ability to think strategically, including to think beyond the country program context and act within a regional and global framework
- Demonstrated experience in promoting gender equality in both the workplace and through programming
Net Salary Range is USD49,920 to USD65,100 plus access to relocation, living away from home, and repatriation benefits.
Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted.
Download the
position description and application form
below or contact:
Melissa Preston via melissapreston@oxfam.org.au
or +613 9289 9473
Family Support Centre Financial Management Advisor
Applications Close: 03 Feb 12
- Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands
- Fixed Term to 28 September 2012
Oxfam International Solomon Islands office was established by Oxfam Australia in 2003. Our vision is of a fair world in which people control their own lives, their basic rights are achieved and the environment is sustained.
The Family Support Centre Financial Management Advisor is responsible for assisting Oxfam’s partner organisation, the Family Support Centre, to fully and satisfactorily implement recommendations identified in a recent audit and to ensure it has in place appropriate financial management processes to effectively manage funding in accordance with Oxfam and AusAID requirements.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Significant experience in financial management
- Financial administration experiences and high-level numeracy skills
- Experience of capacity building
- Knowledge and commitment to adhere to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct, People in Aid Code of Good Practice and Sphere relief standards
- Relevant qualifications or skills in management, business, finance or equivalent experience as well as advanced computer skills
This position is open to candidates of all nationalities; however the candidate must be fluent in English.
The remuneration and benefits package for this position will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted.
Download the
position description and application form
below or contact:
Hannah Cropley via hannahc@oxfam.org.au
or +613 9289 9363
See also our Humanitarian Relief Register
Other opportunities
Vacancies with other Oxfams
- Oxfam International
- Oxfam America
- Oxfam Solidarité (Belgium)
- Oxfam Canada
- Oxfam Québec
- Oxfam Germany
- Oxfam Great Britain
- Oxfam Ireland
- Oxfam Hong Kong
- Oxfam Novib (Netherlands)
- Oxfam New Zealand
- Intermon Oxfam (Spain)
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