• An exciting opportunity to join the peak-body for Australian international development NGOs to contribute to the improved practice of staff and organisations in the Australian international development sector.
• A salary ranging from Senior Officer 1 ($78,583.63) - Senior Officer 4 ($91, 446.38) per annum, pro rata and commensurate with qualifications and experience. This includes a fringe benefits concession of up to $15,900, plus 10.0% superannuation. 
• Canberra-based, with flexible working arrangements.

• 0.6 FTE, permanent
• View the position description: PDF

The Role

The Development Practice Advisor is responsible for leading or supporting a range of initiatives across different modalities and content areas that:

1. Contribute to improved practice within ACFID’s member organisations and across the broader Australian international development sector.
2. Deliver on our identified priorities in ACFID’s Strategic Plan, particularly those under the High Performing Sector and the International Development Standard domains, the organisational Enablers, and the Climate Change and the Civil Society domains.

The position reports to the Learning and Innovation Lead and is part of the Effectiveness and Engagement Team (EET) and works closely within this team, with the Standards and Code team, and the Membership and Stakeholder Engagement Lead and development practice leaders.

Key responsibilities for the role are:

1. Provide secretariat support and workplan delivery to ensure leadership and effective advice to the membership of ACFID, including from ACFID’s Development Practice Committee (DPC) regarding development practice issues.
2. Support the delivery of projects across different modalities, particularly peer learning and participatory learning.
3. Contribute to the ongoing development of ACFID’s learning framework, program, and modalities.

About ACFID

The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) is the peak body for Australian non-government organisations (NGOs) involved in international development and humanitarian action. Our purpose is to lead and unite our members in action for a just, equitable and sustainable world. ACFID members must comply with the ACFID Code of Conduct, a voluntary, self-regulatory sector code of good practice. Further information about ACFID is available via the ACFID website.

How to Apply

Please send a covering letter and your resume by clicking Apply Now and filling in the online Application for Employment form. 

The covering letter should take into account ACFID’s Core Competencies (referenced in the position description which can be downloaded here), and discuss (1) why you are applying for the role and (2) how you would use your competencies and experience to deliver on the key areas of responsibility. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.

Applicants will then be shortlisted and invited to interview. Interviews will be conducted remotely via video conference (Zoom).

Any offer of employment will require a National Police Check. To be eligible for this position you must have a legal right to work in Australia. 

If you would like to let ACFID know how the application and interview process can be made more accessible for you, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Development Practice Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.