• A sensational opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading international not-for-profits
• Digital leadership role for social impact with a combination of hands-on and strategic work
• Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week, Melbourne based.
• Melbourne based

About Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organisations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by five core values: Accountability, Empowerment, Equality, Inclusiveness and Sustainability. To read more about our values please click here

As an agency undertaking work both nationally and internationally and in humanitarian response, Oxfam takes its duty of care seriously to safeguard children, young people and adults and recognises that it must meet community expectations and the trust placed in its personnel to maintain the highest standards of conduct with children. Therefore, all positions within Oxfam are required to comply with the One Oxfam Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policies and all staff sign the Oxfam Australia Child Safeguarding and One Oxfam Employee Codes of Conduct.

The Role

As Oxfam Australia’s Lead Software Engineer and Solutions Architect, you will play a crucial role developing Oxfam’s digital innovation strategy by facilitating the use of existing and emerging technology to advance Oxfam’s aid and development work. The technology services team broadly supports Oxfam’s fundraising and revenue generation systems, enterprise and team-specific systems and tools; and novel innovation initiatives to alleviate poverty.

What range of work you might expect in a typical week:

• Design the architecture for new systems and products to support Oxfam’s fundraising strategy
• Work closely with our lead web developer to improve our web platforms and fix bugs
• Work on integrating various fundraising and event platforms and systems
• Participate in meetings and workshops with colleagues across the organisation to provide advice regarding technology solutions and influence decisions so that Oxfam is at the forefront of digital technology capability and usage
• Support colleagues in the technology services team with complex issues in relation to network infrastructure, security and systems administration, including helping manage external service providers
• Work as part of Oxfam Incubator to ideate digital solutions and develop minimum viable products for cutting-edge digital products and services
• If a colleague is away unexpectedly or there is surge in work putting pressure on the rest of the team, roll up your sleeves and help within the technology services in whatever way you can, including taking service desk tickets

A little about you (the key selection criteria)

• Successful development of web and software applications and technology solutions in both operational and innovation contexts in complex organisational environments.
• High degree of emotional intelligence and humility - An attitude of humility to value the contribution and insight of others and to recognise that the best ideas are usually the combination of an open-minded team.
• Demonstrated experience leading agile teams.
• Demonstrated experience applying design thinking and lean start-up methodology.
• Significant, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of best practice software engineering, solutions architecture and cloud-based platforms as well as knowledge of new and emerging technologies.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary, superior leave benefits and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,450 of your salary tax-free).
• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to tackle poverty and make a positive impact around the world.
• A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career progression and development.

How to Apply

• Click Apply Now below to be taken to our careers portal.

Applicants will be required to show proof of their right to work in Australia and successful applicants will be subject to the satisfactory clearance of a Police Records Check, and Counter Terrorism and Aid Diversion check.

We promote diversity and practice equality. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.