• Exceptional opportunity to join one of Australia's leading Non-for-profits
• 12 months Opportunity, Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
• Melbourne based

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to eliminate the inequalities that keep people in poverty.

At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty. We believe that in a wealthy world, poverty is unjustifiable and preventable, that the present state of inequality and injustice must be challenged, and that with the right support, people can change their lives for the better.

We are part of an international confederation of 19 organisations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by five core values: Accountability, Empowerment, Equality, Inclusiveness and Sustainability.

As an organisation undertaking work both locally and internationally and in humanitarian response, we take our duty of care seriously to safeguard children, young people and adults and recognise that we must meet community expectations and the trust placed in our people to maintain the highest standards of conduct with children. 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.

The Role

The Fundraising and Resource Growth Section at Oxfam Australia engages and mobilises the Australian public, policy makers and supporters to support Oxfam Australia’s programs, advocacy and campaigning.

The Marketing Communications unit is responsible for developing and delivering marketing and communications strategies to promote Oxfam’s work through paid, owned and shared channels. By amplifying voices and sharing inspiring stories, we motivate people to tackle poverty together, and help them experience their impact.

The Editor is primarily responsible for writing clear and compelling copy for a diverse range of communications materials, to acquire, convert and retain supporters, build Oxfam’s brand profile, and enable internal teams to achieve their communications objectives.

And it’s all done to inspire, ignite and engage the public to help Oxfam tackle poverty.

A little about you (the key selection criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have;

• Strong, demonstrable experience writing, editing and proofreading for a broad range of communications and audiences, with a proven track record of delivering high quality copy for print, online and video that is on brand, on brief and on time.
• Sufficient knowledge of overseas aid and community development principles to be able to recognise and explain program and advocacy concepts.
• Strong planning, time management, organisational and project management skills.
• Experience in transforming complex, technical information into engaging copy for a diverse range of audiences.

We can offer you

• A base salary of $85,903 plus superannuation, superior leave benefits and access to a generous not-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

How to Apply

• To apply, click the Apply Now button to be directed to Oxfam’s job portal.

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 and successful applicants will be subject to the satisfactory clearance of a Police Records Check, and Counter Terrorism and Aid Diversion check.

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.