• A sensational opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading international not-for-profits
• Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week
• Melbourne based

About Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are 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 agency undertaking work both nationally and internationally and in humanitarian response, Oxfam takes its duty of care seriously to safeguard children, young people and adults and recognises that it must meet community expectations and the trust placed in its personnel to maintain the highest standards of conduct with children. Therefore, all positions within Oxfam are required to comply with the One Oxfam Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policies and all staff sign the Oxfam Australia Child Safeguarding and One Oxfam Employee Codes of Conduct.

The Role

The Climate Change Program Advisor provides technical guidance and support across the agency, including Oxfam country programs, Australian based staff and with the Oxfam confederation and engages in a range of organisational processes. The role works directly with Australian based staff and Oxfam country teams to provide technical and advisory support related to climate change and resilient development, to improve relevant strategies, program and project design, and maximise effectiveness of programs. This role also represents Oxfam externally with the Australian Government, research institutions and other key stakeholders.

A little about you (the key selection criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Academic qualifications and demonstrated technical knowledge /experience of climate change science and adaptation and resilient development
• Demonstrated experience in program development and management in the international development sector, including monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, in the areas of climate change and resilient development
• Experience in providing capacity strengthening and/or technical program support, including distance relationships management and the development of staff networks
• Experience in developing, overseeing and coordinating complex agency level policy and practice, including fostering internal linkages within an organisation
• Understanding of the impact of climate change on gender and experience with addressing gender inequality within development programming
• Understanding of key climate change trends and practices within the sector

We can offer you

• A base salary of $95,545 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 tackle poverty and make a positive impact around the world.
• A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance and ample opportunities for career progression and development.
• Promote work-life balance
• Superannuation matching