• Melbourne based
• 2 positions (9 months and 12 months opportunities)
• 35 Hours per week
• We will be reviewing applications as they come and will have rolling interviews

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 enthusiastic and committed persons to fill two roles of Senior Contract Management Coordinators (9 months and 12 months opportunities).

Why you will love working at Oxfam

As part of Grants Management 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.

Are you re-entering the workforce after a career break? Don't worry! We are looking for people with a fire in their belly and a commitment to ending poverty. As long as you know your subject matter, we can teach you the other stuff and show you what's happened while you were away.

The Role

Oxfam Australia’s current total annual income is approximately $55 million. Reporting to the Head of Grants Management (HoGM), the Senior Contract Management Coordinator (SCMC) co-line manages a team of Contract Management Coordinators (CMCs) to promote Program Quality and Effectiveness through ensuring that Oxfam Australia’s international development and humanitarian projects are delivered in accordance with donor compliance requirements and OAU program quality standards.

Through working closely with in-country teams, this position is responsible for building capacity to implement program management procedures and program policies within portfolios of a higher complexity or level of risk to the agency.

The position works closely with the Head of Grants Management and another Senior CMC to lead Oxfam Australia’s contractual approach to project monitoring and coordinates efficient and effective contract management processes across portfolios, contributing to the continuous improvement of agency contract, grant and project cycle management processes. The Senior CMC will also be responsible for aspects of Program Development and Resourcing within an allocated portfolio as directed, including business development and strategic relationship engagement with Oxfam International and external donors and working groups.

This position works in collaboration with Portfolio Managers, to ensure OAU’s program risks are effectively managed, and with in-country field office staff of OAU and/or other Oxfam affiliates and regional structures. It also works with other internal stakeholders based in Australia including fundraising and public engagement teams.

The contract portfolio of the post holder will be decided by the Head of Grants Management and may change over time in response to funding and country priorities.

Desired Skills and Experience

A little about you (the Key Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience coordinating the work of a team, balancing workloads and optimising team performance.
• Detailed knowledge of contract management processes, including management of the program cycle, and experience building staff capacity in these processes, including at the country level.
• Experience in contributing to business process improvements to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Demonstrated experience of preparing financial and narrative reports, including financial acquittals.

We can offer you

• A base salary of $111,566.07 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.