• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Maximum Term (9 months)
• Melbourne based

About Us

At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty. We are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation working with partners and local communities in 87 countries.

Would you like to join this global movement of people working together to eliminate the inequalities that keep people in poverty?

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed person to fill the role of People and Planning Support Officer.

Why you will love working at Oxfam

As part of People and Planning team, you will use your skills, qualifications, lived experience and initiative to tackle inequality and flight poverty. Yes, you read that right, lived experience and initiative, because it is not all about key selection criteria.

Research shows that women will only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the selection criteria, while men will apply if they meet an average of 60%. We understand that life teaches us so much, so if you don't meet all the criteria but just know that you have what it takes, then please apply.

The Role

As the People and Planning Support Officer (PPSO), you will provide customer focused comprehensive and pragmatic support to Oxfam Australia, in line with operational objectives and organisational policies and procedures. In this role, you will support three key operational areas of Risk, Culture and internal communications.

You will support the Executive Lead People and Planning in the provision of internal communications. You are responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that align with organisational goals, ensuring clear and consistent messaging across all internal channels. You will also be coordinating with different departments, managing communication tools, and planning events to enhance employee engagement.

You will also support the Risk Manager with the provision of Risk Management advisory services. In this role you will assist with driving best practice risk management approach across the organisation with a focus on implementation, maintenance and improvement of Whistleblower, Fraud Prevention, Aid Diversion and Mandatory Data Breach Protection processes.

You will support the Culture Lead in the provision of cultural transformation of the organisation. As PSSO, you assist with participatory change program that aims to align Oxfam Australia’s internal culture with the identified values and objectives. An example of a change program includes development of new approaches to work - driving equity, facilitating opportunity and enabling creative and dynamic change.

Desired Skills and Experience

A little about you (the key selection criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Project coordination and support: Demonstrated experience in coordinating stakeholders, identifying and managing project risks and timelines, and working in an agile way to achieve project outcomes in specified timeframes
• Communication: High level written and oral communication skills, including strong attention to detail and cultural sensitivity
• Document management and administration: Demonstrated experience in general administration, reporting and document management support, and proficiency in using technology (such as MS suite)
• Growth mindset: Proactive and self-motivated, with a genuine interest to learn and develop
• Analysis: Ability to pragmatically identify, collect and consider data and insights to help refine approach for effectiveness
• Relationships-focused: High level interpersonal skills and ability to establish and navigate effective relationships with confidentiality and professionalism

We can offer you

• A base salary of $78,461.97 plus superannuation, superior leave benefits and access to generous non-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,450 of your salary tax-free).
• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to make a positive impact around the world.
• We value flexibility and seek to support our people to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
• Cultural leave
• Superannuation matching

Our culture is shaped by our values, which reinforce what we care about and how we do things, not just what we do. Our five core values of Accountability, Empowerment, Equality, Inclusiveness and Sustainability drive everything we do at Oxfam.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Therefore, our people are required to comply with the One Oxfam Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policies and sign the Oxfam Australia Child Safeguarding and One Oxfam Employee Codes of Conduct.

How to Apply

Complete the online application form, then, as three separate documents, upload:

1. a cover letter that tells us why you want to join Oxfam Australia, and how your professional history and lived experience makes you the right candidate.
2. your CV.
3. your response to the selection criteria outlined in the advertisement.

• Here is the link to the Position Description

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a safe and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applicants with personal experience of the forms of injustice we seek to address to apply for opportunities at Oxfam Australia.

Applicants will be required to show proof of their right to work in Australia with the subject to satisfactory pre employment checks which include Police Checks and Misconduct Disclosure Scheme outcomes prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Oxfam Australia to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

We give priority to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, supporters, and the communities we work with. If successful you may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical contraindication prior to commencing employment with Oxfam Australia.