• Melbourne based
• 6 month maximum term full-time contract - to October 2025
• 35 hours per week

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 Senior Manager, International Programs on a 6 month maximum term basis.

Why you will love working at Oxfam

As part of the Programs and Transformation section, 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 Senior Manager, International Programs, you will report to the Director of Programs and Transformation, and you'll be responsible for overseeing the delivery of Oxfam Australia’s international development and humanitarian strategy.

You'll lead an experienced team of international development practitioners who oversee high-quality development and humanitarian programming that adhere to industry standards. Y

ou will also form a critical part of the organisation's overall leadership cohort and facilitate cross-agency collaboration to maximise impact.

A little about you (the key selection criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have the following essential and desirable skills:

Essential Skills:

• Proven track record in leading, managing and motivating geographically dispersed teams
• Demonstrated experience in managing complexity and ability to adjust to changing contexts
• Demonstrated experience in managing diverse and evolving international development and / or humanitarian programs in the non-government sector
• Nuanced understanding of current international development, humanitarian and inequality issues
• Demonstrated expertise in program quality, monitoring and evaluation
• Commitment to continuous improvement, learning, gender equality and social inclusion
• An excellent track record of building collaborative internal and external relationships
• Availability to commence role in May 2025

Desirable Skills:

• In country program and people management experience
• Tertiary qualifications in international development or related field

We can offer you

• A base salary of $135,980.01 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

Click "Apply now" and complete the online application form, then, as two separate documents, upload:

1. a statement of maximum 600 words that outlines your suitability for the role and addresses the Key Selection Criteria above - addressed to Sarah Madacki as the hiring manager; and
2. your CV.

Please address any questions via email to [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Manager, International Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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 checks 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.

A position description is attached.