• Hybrid role with 2 days a week in our brand new Richmond office & flexible work arrangements.
• 5 weeks annual leave,
• Salary packaging benefits, & opportunities for professional growth. 

About us

At CBM Australia, our mission is to end the cycle of poverty and disability. Through our programs, technical advice, and advocacy, we help millions of people transform their lives each year. As Australia’s only international development organisation focused on disability inclusion our work improves the quality of life of people with disabilities living in the poorest countries.

Partnering with local organisations we build and promote an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.

About the role

We have a rewarding opportunity for three experienced and passionate Program Coordinators to join our team in managing international programs.

In this recruitment campaign we are open to applications from candidates at both the Program Coordinator and Senior Program Coordinator levels.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in international development who is looking to make a positive impact in the world.

As Program Coordinator you will be joining our close knit and collaborative International Programs team, reporting to the Head of International Programs and working out of our brand-new Richmond office.

You will be responsible for overseeing a specific portfolio of projects within the international program. International travel will be expected as part of this position.

The successful applicant will:

• Support and influence development and humanitarian programming with relevant Country Teams.
• Act as focal person for all work within specific countries, in liaison with the people manager and other relevant colleagues.
• Manage relationships with CBM Global stakeholders to support partner capacity strengthening, program development and implementation.
• Assist in collating reports and stories of change.
• Accompany, review, and evaluate field work.
• Contribute to program learning, knowledge sharing and exchange of experiences with partner organisations in portfolio countries.
• Work closely with colleagues across Program Impact Department and other internal functions, as well as CBM Global Disability Inclusion staff and partners in our target countries.

Please refer to the full Position Description for more details.

About you

We are looking for someone passionate and strategic who brings a deep understanding of the Australian aid and development sector.

This role would be perfect for someone who thrives on building and maintaining strong, cross-cultural relationships and is driven by making a positive difference in the world.

This role requires a willingness to travel for up to 10 weeks per year.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in international development, with a good understanding of the Australian aid and development sector.
• Ability to research information, apply lateral thinking, identify, and promote program innovation.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills for varied audiences, as well as strong project design, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
• Effective and mature relationship management, interpersonal skills, and building of cross-cultural professional relationships.
• Financial administration and budgeting skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and time management skills with the ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Advanced skills in computer use of Excel, Word, email, and database management.
• Able to travel in challenging conditions to portfolio countries (up to 10 weeks per annum).
• Experience with Pacific, Asia or Africa programming and the ability to speak and write relevant languages (desirable).
• Knowledge of disability issues would be highly regarded.
• Track record in mentoring and strengthening technical skills in others (desirable).
• Enthusiasm for the mission of CBM Australia and alignment/comfort with being part of a faith-based organisation.

What we offer:

• The chance to make an impact that matters in a team of like-minded professionals.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid role with 2 days a week in our brand-new Richmond office.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of service.
• Join a supportive team who is committed to fostering genuine career progression.
• Confidential and free access to our Employee Assistance Program for team members and their family.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that priorities employee wellbeing.

CBM Australia is committed to workplace equity and diversity and encourages applications from candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability. 

If you require support or would like to request any reasonable accommodations during the application process, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Program Coordinators x3 enquiry via EthicalJobs, reasonable accommodations request for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

We ensure that any information provided is private and confidential and will only be used to provide accommodations and will in no way determine the outcome of an application.

A position description is attached.

CBM Australia is committed to the safety and best interest of all children accessing CBM supported services and programs and workplace. Preferred candidates are advised that they will be required to sign the CBM Child Safeguarding Standard, and we reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures prior to employment being confirmed.