• A sensational opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading international not-for-profits
• Parental leave backfill, fixed term contract to Feb 2021, 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

Reporting to the Contract Management Team Manager (CMTM), the Senior Contract Management Coordinator (Senior CMC) 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 leads 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.

A little about you (the key selection criteria)

• Experience coordinating the work of a team, managing team members, balancing workloads and optimising team performance.
• Detailed knowledge of contract management processes, including management of the project cycle, and experience of building staff capacity in these processes, including at the country level.
• Experience in contributing to business process improvements to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Representational skills in developing and effectively managing strategic relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, with experience in working in a cross-cultural environment.

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.
• Superannuation matching