Careers

You will find a list of our current vacancies below, with a detailed Position Description attached to each.

If you apply for a specifc, advertised position, we will review all applications and will shortlist those candidates whose skills, experience & knowledge best meet the requirements of the position.

Please note the following:
  1. If no closing date is specified, we encourage you to apply ASAP (as soon as possible), as we often work to tight timeframes and do receive large volumes of applications at any one given time.
  2. Unless otherwise stated, please submit a Cover Letter and current Resume detailing your skills, knowledge, experience and motivation for applying for the advertised position.
  3. Please clearly state in the Subject field the specific position you are applying for in full.
  4. For positions located in Australia only, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
  5. Please note that because of the volume of applications we receive, only those who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted directly regarding the interview process.

Please note that any offer or ongoing employment with Save the Children is subject to the signing of our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct. To read our Policy, please click: ChildProtectionPolicyandCodeofConduct


Enquiries

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Thank you for expressing your interest in working with Save the Children Australia.

Human Resource Department 
Save the Children Australia
Level 6/250 Victoria Parade
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002

  

Programs and Humanitarian Response

 
  • Senior Education Advisor (24 month contract)

           Melbourne (applications close 2 January 2013)

           Position Description: Senior Education Advisor 

           To apply, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • Senior Humanitarian Manager

           Melbourne (applications close 2 January 2012)

           Position Description: Senior Humanitarian Manager

           To apply, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  •  Deputy Team Leader - Manus Island (12 month contract)

           Manus Island (applications close 2 January 2013)

           Position Description: Deputy Team Leader, Manus Island 

           To apply, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • Caseworker - Manus Island (12 month contract)

           Manus Island (applications close 4 January 2013)

           Position Description: Caseworker, Manus Island 

           To apply, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • Learning & Recreation Officer - Manus Island (12 month contract)

           Manus Island (applications close 4 January 2013)

           Position Description: Learning & Recreation Officer, Manus Island

           To apply, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • Teacher - Manus Island (3 month contract)

           Manus Island (applications close 4 January 2013)

           Position Description: Teacher, Manus Island

           To apply, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • Humanitarian Project Officer - Manus Island (12 month contract)

           Manus Island (applications close 4 January 2013. Applications may be considered prior to the closing date)

           Position Description: Humanitarian Project Officer, Manus Island

           To apply, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • Child Protection Manager - Manus Island (12 month contract)

           Manus Island (applications close 4 January 2013)

           Position Description: Child Protection Manager, Manus Island

           To apply, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • Child Safeguarding Manager - Manus Island (12 month contract)

           Manus Island (applications close 4 January 2013)

           Position Description: Child Safeguarding Manager, Manus Island

           To apply, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • Child Rights Policy & Advocacy Advisor (12 month contract, possible extension)

           Melbourne (applications close 4 January 2013)

           Position Description: Child Rights Policy & Advocacy Advisor

           To apply, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


All other Volunteer Positions

To view our current Volunteer positions please click here