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About ChildFund Australia
ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in many of the world’s most disadvantaged communities. We partner to create community and systems change which enables vulnerable children and young people, in all their diversity, to assert and realise their rights.
Where We Work
ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in the developing world. We have a global network of 11 organisations, and assist almost 32 million children and families in 70 countries.
The Way We Work
ChildFund Australia works in partnership with children, their communities and local institutions to create lasting change, respond to humanitarian emergencies and promote children’s rights.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ChildFund Australia
In line with our values, we believe a diversity of people and ideas is essential to our success at ChildFund Australia.
We strive for a team culture that is welcoming, inclusive, respectful and supportive, where everyone has a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office-working from home arrangements and flexible working hours. We also provide parental leave and special leave for employees facing domestic violence.
We invest in learning and development of our people, including on anti-discrimination, anti-racism and cultural safety. This includes through membership of the Diversity Council of Australia, through which staff can access training at no cost, and our ChildFund Academy learning platform.
We have strong policies and practices in place to support a safe and inclusive working environment, and are committed to addressing discrimination of all forms, including within our organisation.
We track and report diversity metrics at ChildFund and at all levels of the organisation.
ChildFund is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for vacancies.
Our Values
Respect
Integrity
Collaboration
Change
Empowerment
Excellence
Current job
opportunities
Country Director, Timor-Leste
Location: Dili, Timo-Leste |Closing date: 29th September 2023
As the Country Director for ChildFund Timor-Leste, you lead all aspects of ChildFund’s strategy and operations in Timor-Leste. The Country Director provides leadership to the Senior Management Team (SMT) and builds a positive work culture in line with ChildFund’s Vision, Mission and Values. You cultivate effective working relationships with local partners, government, donors, and the local community. You work closely and collaboratively with the ChildFund Australia Management team, as well the ChildFund Australia Programs team, to ensure our programming and projects delivery is aligned with best practices in the sector.
Download Job Description Apply for this jobExecutive Assistant & Office Manager
Location: Sydney, Australia |Closing date: 22nd September 2023
As the Executive Assistant & Office Manager, you are responsible for improving organisational leadership and management by providing effective administrative assistance to ChildFund Australia’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Team (ET), and by improving the efficiency of ChildFund Australia’s Sydney Office by coordinating and managing office functions.
We’re always looking for ambitious & talented people looking to further their careers, so we strongly encourage all to apply, even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements right now!
Download Job Description Apply for this jobJunior Finance Officer
Location: Sydney, Australia |Closing date: 22nd September 2023
Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the Junior Finance Officer supports the ChildFund Australia Finance team with transactional accounting processes, including accounts payable, employee reimbursements, credit card expenses, donation receipts, and bank reconciliations. They also have exposure to the financial reporting process, supporting the team with month-end & year-end deliverables.
We’re always looking for talented and ambitious people to join ChildFund Australia, so we strongly encourage all applications, even if you do not feel you meet every requirement right now! (Undergraduates in their final year of study are strongly encouraged to apply.)
Download Job Description Apply for this jobWanting to volunteer or intern with ChildFund Australia?
Why volunteer or intern?
- You could learn new skills, and add to the ones you already have
- You will meet people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, expanding your network
- You will contribute to an organisation that is passionate about a world without poverty
- You will gain experience in the International Development sector.
Enquire today to find out more about volunteering opportunities with Childfund Australia!