Work with us

Working at Oxfam is so much more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a community of like-minded individuals tackling poverty together around the world.

Current Vacancies

Join our global movement of people working together to eliminate the inequalities that keep people in poverty.

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Volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of our organisation. Without their support and skills, many of the events we run would not be possible.

Find out how to volunteer with Oxfam.

What’s it like to work for Oxfam

Your skills and experience can make a difference to people living in poverty around the world.

Our Values

At Oxfam, our culture is shaped by our values, which reinforce what we care about and how we do things, not just what we do. Our five core values: Accountability, Empowerment, Equality, Inclusiveness and Sustainability, drive everything we do at Oxfam.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

If you:

• believe in our vision and values
• are committed to helping us achieve our organisational goals
  
• celebrate and embrace diversity
• are flexible and adaptable
• observe our codes of conduct and standards

Then we can offer you:

• the opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
• a supportive and nurturing workplace with ample opportunities for career progression and development
• the chance to meet and work with people who are some of the best in their fields
• fair pay and great benefits

Australian work visas:

Oxfam Australia will not recruit international candidates who do not hold visas permitting them to work in Australia. Oxfam Australia does not provide visa sponsorship.

For ongoing roles, candidates will be required to have a minimum of 2 years’ Australian work rights from the date of commencement of their employment with Oxfam Australia. For fixed term roles candidates will be required to have work rights for the full duration of the contract. 

Our commitment:

At Oxfam Australia we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture where everyone’s rights are recognised and respected. Guided by feminist principles and core values, we embrace different perspectives and work to eliminate systemic inequities which perpetuate discrimination. We center and amplify the voices of people with lived experience and work in solidarity to build a future where no one is left behind.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our actions, Oxfam Australia:

• supports employee-led committees
• promotes consultative ways of working and decision making
• maintains a comprehensive enterprise agreement that prioritises employee well-being, as demonstrated through with multiple leave types
• provides ongoing awareness and training on unconscious bias, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices, ensuring alignment with Oxfam’s values
• ensures a fair and accessible recruitment processes

Hot innovation area: Workplace Wellbeing Oxfam Australia is one of HRD’s Innovative HR Teams 2019. Oxfam’s People & Culture team are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and safe workplace as part of our People and Culture Strategy.