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Important notice for international applicants

Oxfam Australia's recruitment policies do not prohibit nor exclude international candidates from applying for jobs based in Australia. However, Australian Department of Immigration regulations do not always permit us to sponsor entry into Australia to take up positions advertised. This means that entry visa requirements may remain your own responsibility - we suggest you contact the Department of Immigration to investigate your options in this regard.

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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).

Lead Web Developer

Applications Close: 05 Aug 08

We need your excellent project and staff management skills to help us create real change through our online communications.

Leading on the back-end development and maintenance of our websites you’ll need excellent .NET and MSSQL skills and the ability to think “outside the box”.

Initial 4 day/week contract to June 09. Salary $57,290 pro rata plus benefits and access to packaging.

 

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

Download the position description and application form below or contact:
Anna Mitchell via annam@oxfam.org.au or 03-9289 9424


Customer Service Officers

Applications Close: 01 Aug 08

We need your well developed communication skills and excellent time management skills to provide customer service, data entry administrative support within our head office. Your friendly and courteous attitude will make you the ideal candidate.

Salary $38,650 plus benefits and access to salary packaging.

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

Download the position description and application form below or contact:
Ryan McCarthy via ryanm@oxfam.org.au or 03-9289 9437


Program Support Coordinator - Mekong Region

Applications Close: 01 Aug 08

We are seeking an experienced development professional to lead development and implementation of our programs in Mekong Region.

You will have extensive overseas program management experience in a range of different contexts. You will also have high level program management skills, including finance & human resources management.

Salary $57,290 plus benefits and access to packaging.

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 03-9289 9473


Associate Finance Director

Applications Close: 29 Jul 08

We need your in depth knowledge of management and financial accounting to lead the dedicated team undertaking our finance operations. Reporting directly to senior management you will set strategic direction to ensure effective and comprehensive financial management for the agency.

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

Download the position description and application form below or contact:
Rowena Morrison via rowenam@oxfam.org.au or 03-9289 9356


PIMS Project Manager

Applications Close: 29 Jul 08

We need your excellent negotiation and facilitation skills to lead the implementation of our new project management system aimed at improving performance and accountability across the agency.

You will work across the agency to ensure this global project is delivered on time and on budget. Experience with SAP highly regarded.

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

Download the position description and application form below or contact:
Rowena Morrison via rowenam@oxfam.org.au or 03-9289 9356


International vacancies

Deputy Program Manager (Community Health, Sustainable Livelihoods & District Offices) - Dili, Timor

Applications Close: 15 Aug 08

We need your strong rural development and program management experience to manage Oxfam Australia’s Community Health, Sustainable Livelihoods, Food Security, Community Based Disaster Management, and District based programs in Timor-Leste.

Key Selection Criteria:
• A high level of program management experience particularly in rural development, sustainable livelihoods, community health and/or food security
• Experience in managing teams of international and national staff in complex, difficult and at times stressful environment
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and providing training/mentoring to strengthen national staff capacity
• Experience in working with partner organisations in particular on participative approaches to strengthen capacity
• Advanced understanding of gender and development issues
• Experience in program implementation and monitoring
• Experience in financial and budget management
• Experience in the development and use of systems and procedures
• Fluent written and spoken English (essential); ability to work in Tetum or Bahasa Indonesian languages highly desirable

This is a 3 months, full time contract to start in October 2008. Salary AUD$70,152 per annum plus benefits. Applicants please apply by emailing your CV and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria to Uma Komalan.

Download the position description below or contact:
Uma Komalan via umak@oxfam.org.au or +613 9289 9219


Deputy Program Manager (Water & Sanitation, SEPP, Humanitarian Response & Program Quality & Learning

Applications Close: 01 Aug 08

We need your strong rural development and program management experience to manage Oxfam Australia’s water & sanitation, humanitarian response, and Social, Economic & Political Participation (SEPP) programs, as well as the Program Quality and Learning Team in Timor-Leste.

Key Selection Criteria:
• A high level of program management experience particularly in rural development, humanitarian response and/or advocacy
• Experience in managing teams of international and national staff in complex, difficult and at times stressful environment
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and providing training/mentoring to strengthen national staff capacity
• Experience in working with partner organisations in particular on participative approaches to strengthen capacity
• Advanced understanding of gender and development issues
• Experience in program implementation and monitoring
• Experience in financial and budget management
• Experience in the development and use of systems and procedures
• Fluent written and spoken English (essential); ability to work in Tetum or Bahasa Indonesian languages highly desirable

This is a 6 months, full time contract to start as soon as possible. Salary AUD$70,152 per annum plus benefits.  Applicants please apply by emailing your CV and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria to Uma Komalan.


Download the position description below or contact:
Uma Komalan via umak@oxfam.org.au or +613 9289 9219


Program Manager - Wewak, East Sepik Province - PNG

Applications Close: 28 Jul 08

Exciting and Challenging Opportunity
2 year Full-Time Position

We seek an experienced Program Manager to establish and manage our program in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guina. This challenging opportunity includes long term development programming, research and advocacy, and humanitarian work.

Key requirements:
• Experience in international project and program management including financial, administrative and human resource management, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in organisational development and capacity building
• Experience in design and implementation of development and/or humanitarian programs which promote gender equality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate in multi-cultural settings (Pidgin language desirable)
• Experience working autonomously in remote areas

Salary AUD$55,510 per annum plus 9% superannuation or pension contribution, one economy return flight, travel and health insurance, accommodation allowance and opportunity for accompanied status.
Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted. Contact Melissa Preston via melissapreston@oxfam.org.au


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 03-9289 9473


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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