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Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

We are committed to ensuring individuals are treated consistently and equitably irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, political, religious or philosophical allegiance, physical ability, family status, age or sexual preference. Operating within a diverse national and international community, we are committed to developing policies, practices and ways of working that support diversity.

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We are committed to protecting the rights of all children to live safely, without fear of abuse or exploitation - for more information please read our child safe policy and code of conduct documents.

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) or our Gulf Regional Health Service (based in Mt Isa with remote sites within the Gulf of Carpentaria).

Humanitarian Program Coordinator (Pacific Region) - Melbourne

Applications Close: 14 Jul 09

We need your in depth knowledge of disaster management and proven capacity building skills to support our regional programs.

Your strong leadership skills and experience in disaster management will be supported by your proven program management expertise.

Salary $60,171 plus benefits and access to packaging schemes.


Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted.

Download the position description and application form below or contact:
Rachida Hunting via rachidah@oxfam.org.au or 03 9289 9366


Indigenous Youth Program Coordinator - Melbourne

Applications Close: 14 Jul 09

We need your demonstrable success in program management to lead the implementation of our Indigenous youth program.

Your understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths and your knowledge of strategies to address these issues will make you the ideal candidate.

Salary $60,171 plus benefits and access to packaging schemes.

Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted.

Download the position description and application form below or contact:
Natalia Manidis via nataliam@oxfam.org.au or 03 9289 9441


Government Relations Coordinator - Canberra

Applications Close: 09 Jul 09

We need your proven networking and negotiation skills to establish constructive relationships with government ministers, government departments and parliamentarians in order to maximise the effectiveness of Oxfam Australia’s advocacy and campaigning.

Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted.

Download the position description and application form below or contact:
Natalia Manidis via nataliam@oxfam.org.au or (03) 92899441


Political Engagement Coordinator - location negotiable

Applications Close: 09 Jul 09

We need your strategic skills and experience to lead our engagement with political institutions and processes and maximise the effectiveness of our advocacy and campaigning.

10 month maternity leave replacement

Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted.

Download the position description and application form below or contact:
Natalia Manidis via nataliam@oxfam.org.au or (03) 92899441


International vacancies

Violence Against Women Program Manager - Solomon Islands

Applications Close: 29 Jul 09

The Violence Against Women Program Manager has overall management responsibility for the Standing Together Against Violence program, which contributes to the reduction of acceptance in the Solomon Islands of violence against women and improves support services for those suffering abuse.

The role will facilitate the development of the program approach in accordance with learning from implementation and support networking and coordination amongst a range of stakeholders and seek to build advocacy and policy influencing skills.

Key requirements:

  • Knowledge and experience of implementing gender or gender violence focused programs
  • Experience of leading/facilitating program development processes involving a range of stakeholders
  • Experience integrating cross-cutting issues in programs, with particular emphasis on gender as well as human rights, HIV & AIDS, child protection and civil society strengthening
  • Experience in capacity building of local NGOs, local organisations, national counterparts and staff

3 year full time contract.

Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted.

Download the position description and application form below or contact:
Sara Mazloum via saram@oxfam.org.au or +61 3 9289 9247


See also our Humanitarian Relief Register

Other opportunities

Vacancies with Oxfam Australia Trading

Oxfam Australia Trading - which operates Oxfam Shops across the country and our mail order operation - often has vacancies in its retail outlets or in its headquarters in Adelaide. Please visit the Oxfam Shop website for more details.

Vacancies with other Oxfams

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