Featured Opportunities

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  Operations Administrator

  Australian Marine Conservation Society Brisbane QLD, Australia

  Are you someone who wants to help create positive change for Australia’s oceans and their wildlife? If you’re looking for a secure role in a supportive environment with room to grow, where your skills will be nurtured and developed, then read on. The Australian Marine Conservation Society has been protecting Australia’s oceans and marine life for more than 50 years. AMCS is one of Australia’s most influential environmental charities. We’re independent and not‐for‐profit. We advocate for the changes necessary to safeguard our oceans and their wildlife which is some of the richest and rarest on earth. This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a great team and work for a great cause. If you are dynamic, efficient, highly organised and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference we encourage you to apply. Job Title: Operations Administrator Location: AMCS HQ, Brisbane Salary: $60,000 to $66,000 per annum (dependent...

  Jan 06, 2021
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  Graduate Junior Legal Industrial Officer

  Working Women's Centre SA Adelaide SA, Australia

  The Working Women’s Centre has recently secured funding from the Fair Work Ombudsman and we are looking for a full-time Graduate Junior Industrial Officer to join our growing team! Conditions: Competitive salary $60,000.00 12% superannuation Flexible workplace 35-hour week (plus reasonable overtime stipulated in the EBA) TOIL entitlements A Junior Industrial Officer’s duties are as follows: Support Senior Industrial Officers to provide information and industrial advice to vulnerable people who are primarily not members of unions and who do not have their own lawyer. Provide industrial and legal advice across a wide range of federal and state legislation concerning industrial and employment matters. Support Senior Industrial Officers to represent clients in conciliation, arbitration, and court hearings with respect to industrial claims and disputes. Work closely with the Director and Senior Industrial Officers...

  Jan 06, 2021
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  Volunteer or Exchange

   

  Newsletter Coordinator

  Women in Foreign Policy Remote

  The Newsletter Team at Women in Foreign Policy produces a bi-monthly Newsletter for its 2500+ subscribers.  The Newsletter seeks to reflect WiFP’s values of inclusivity, intersectionality and achieving a foreign policy workforce fully representative of contemporary society. It features:  A short think piece written by a guest writer   WiFP’s exclusive interviews, blogs and podcasts with professional, accomplished women in the field of International Affairs  WiFP’s headline ‘picks of the week’ on human rights, Covid-19, students and job seekers  Job listings and opportunities tailored to subscribers’ location and career phase.    The Newsletter Team is currently looking for a Volunteer Newsletter Coordinator.   Tasks expected to be fulfilled by the Newsletter Coordinator:   Assist in the...

  Jan 18, 2021
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  Volunteer or Exchange

   

  Youth Advisory Council Members

  US Consulate General Sydney Remote (Brisbane & Sydney)

  The Youth Advisory Council is a group of 10-12 high achievers with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who meet regularly with the Consul General to discuss pertinent issues and share their thoughts on the future of U.S. – Australia relations. There will be two councils in 2021 – one in Sydney and one in Brisbane.   The goals of the Council are: To advise the Consul General on next gen issues (e.g., what do Australian youth care about and why?); To suggest effective modes of youth outreach for the Consulate; and To participate in Consulate events as representatives of the Council.  

  Jan 19, 2021
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  Specialised Support Administrator

  Hireup Sydney NSW, Australia

  We are now looking for a Specialised Support Administrator to join our growing Service team! This role will assist in the design, implementation and review of how Hireup delivers complex support. The big picture:  Join one of Australia's fastest growing tech companies - winner of the 2018 Google.org Impact Challenge Love being part of an inclusive, supportive and positive team culture Make a real impact on your community in the work you do every day! Priorities - the work:  Engage with the Hireup community with specialised support requirements to gather important information to ensure their supports are safe and effective  Work with the Specialised Support team to ensuring best practice, reporting concerns, risks, and areas of improvement opportunities Assist Specialised Support lead with internal reporting for users with specialised support requirements

  Jan 11, 2021
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  Editorial Intern

  AMPLIFY Sydney NSW, Australia

  We are looking for an Editorial Intern, ideally based in Sydney to join our growing team. This internship opportunity is a full-time paid position, of a 6-month duration. AMPLIFY’s internships pay minimum wage.  

  Jan 12, 2021
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  Volunteer or Exchange

   

  Board Member (Voluntary)

  Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) Melbourne VIC, Australia

  We are currently seeking to recruit a voluntary non-executive director between 18 and 25 years old to join our Board. The role of the FYA Board is to protect the mission of FYA and support the organisation in backing young people to beat injustice and transform the future. We’re seeking a new Board Member who can bring creative thinking, diverse lived experience, and insight as a young person to our new strategy as we operationalise in 2021. The Board also oversees governance and strategy matters, ensuring the organisation uses its finances in a sustainable, ethical way.

  Jan 12, 2021
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  Grant or Competition

   

  Young Women to Watch in International Affairs 2021 - Nominations

  Young Australians in International Affairs (YAIA) Remote

  Young Australians in International Affairs' Young Women to Watch list is back for 2021! This initiative celebrates and elevates the achievements of young women across the spectrum of international affairs. The aim of the list is to shine a spotlight on some of the young Australian women making a name for themselves in government, academia, think tanks, the private sector and civil society across the broad horizon of international affairs - whether it be in foreign policy, national security, international aid and development, a particular bilateral relationship, cyber, defence, strategic issues or international trade. These often remain male-dominated spaces, and we want to recognise and promote the next generation of young women achieving success in these areas. The list of successful nominees for YAIA's Young Women to Watch 2021 will be published on the Young Australians in International Affairs website on the occasion of International Women's Day, 8 March 2021. Previous...

  Dec 21, 2020
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  Social Impact Lead

  Asylum Seeker's Centre Sydney NSW, Australia

  The Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC), Sydney is a place of welcome and provides practical and personal support for people living in the community who are seeking asylum. Our work is underpinned by a set of values built on our commitment to a human rights approach.  Our services include health care, employment assistance, case coordination, housing, financial relief, food, social and recreational activities. The Social Impact Lead will engage with all areas of the ASC to develop a Social Impact framework that will drive and measure the impact that ASC activities and people have made on the lives of people seeking asylum, living in our community of Sydney. The position reports directly to the CEO and will work collaboratively with the Communications team, Executive managers and the Board of Directors. This is a full-time position on a fixed-term contract (12 months). The successful candidate must be flexible to rotate between working from home and from our office located...

  Jan 08, 2021
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  Volunteer or Exchange

   

  Remote Volunteering Assignments

  Australian Volunteers Program Remote

  Support change overseas with a remote volunteer assignment Through  the Australian  Volunteers  Program’s new r emote  volunteering   initiative,  you can  apply  your  technical skills and unique experiences to  make a significant contribution to   countries and communities overseas,  all  while working and living in Australia .   Remote volunteering is flexible. Volunteer at a time and  location  that suits your needs while still making an impact overseas.  Learn more about  how it works.   Support is available every step of the way, with training and resources, and advice  from  our in-country teams who are here to help you navigate your volunteer journey.   A small allowance is provided to help with costs of working remotely.  Y ou will also join a network of thousands of current and past Australian...

  Jan 06, 2021
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  2021 Scholarships

  Centre for Social Impact (CSI) Remote (Sydney, Melbourne or Perth)

  The Centre for Social Impact awards various scholarships to students in two rounds each year. Scholarships are merit based and awarded to new and continuing students who demonstrate commitment and leadership to better social outcomes in the business, public or social purpose sectors.

  Jan 07, 2021
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  Data and Business Intelligence Analyst

  Australian Conservation Foundation Melbourne VIC, Australia

  Are you an engaged and committed person who enjoys working in a collaborative team? Are you passionate about applying your campaigning skills to Australia’s leading environmental organisation ? Join a supportive and energised team and let your skills shine in support of our important work protecting Australia’s environment. Located in our award-winning green office in Carlton, Melbourne The Data and Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst is our data wrangling and deep analytics specialist. Turning data into actionable insights, you will gather the information that shows ACF’s progress towards our campaigns, mobilising, and engagement goals. In short: we have a lot of data and want your help to get it into shape and use it to drive higher engagement with our supporters, and measurably amplify our positive outcomes for climate change and nature. Reporting to the Head of Data and Technology, and working alongside our crack team of EDDI...

  Jan 06, 2021
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  Finance Officer

  ChildFund Australia Sydney NSW, Australia

  ChildFund Australia is searching for a Finance Officer to cover a parental leave period of 10 months. This position is a great opportunity for someone who does not have a wealth of experience, but a great attitude. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner – Program Management, you will be responsible for accounts payable, fund transfers, ledger reconciliations and other daily accounting tasks.  You will assist with the generation of monthly department reports and project acquittal reports, annual statutory audit and annual budget & budget reforecasts.

  Jan 13, 2021
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  Volunteer or Exchange

   

  2021 Internship Program

  Perth USAsia Centre Perth WA, Australia

  The Perth USAsia Centre hosts a prestigious and high-quality Internship Program for university students with experience in (or a passion for): international relations; economics, business and trade; Asian studies; and/or international law. The Intern will assist the Perth USAsia Centre advance its research, analysis, publication and stakeholder engagement initiatives focusing on Western Australia and Australia’s economic and strategic relationships in the Indo-Pacific region. The Intern will, under supervision from the Research Team, undertake a variety of research tasks to contribute to and gain experience from the Centre’s research, policy development and advocacy engagements. Responsibilities include: Collect data, review policy documents, undertake analysis and produce findings Independently devise, design and author 800-1000 word articles under tight deadlines Edit research reports for publication, aimed at a diversity of topic-expert and...

  Jan 11, 2021
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  Research Associate - Foreign Policy & Defence

  University of Sydney Sydney NSW, Australia

  Undertake research, conduct policy outreach and engagement, and manage key think tank activities within the Foreign Policy and Defence Program Located on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus Full-time, 2-year fixed term (opportunity for extension subject to funding) with a base salary of $70K-$90K p.a., plus benefits The United States Studies Centre is recruiting a Research Associate to contribute to the work of the Foreign Policy and Defence Program. The Research Associate will work across all aspects of our activities, providing research, policy outreach and administrative support.   As an integral member of our expanding Foreign Policy and Defence team, the successful applicant will be immersed in the research, policy outreach activities and major events of one of Australia’s leading think tanks. They will work across the following priority areas:   Strategic policy and international security in the Indo-Pacific US and Australian...

  Jan 18, 2021
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  Policy Officer - Waste & Sustainability

  Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Canberra ACT, Australia

  As a Policy Officer you will progress a variety of interesting and exciting initiatives including the Recycling Modernisation Fund, consideration of kerbside recycling standards and the investigation of options to better support waste reduction in the commercial and industrial, and construction and demolition waste streams (including textile waste). You will undertake work that is complex in nature, work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. You will develop and implement policies in relation to Australia’s waste management and recycling matters as prioritised in the National Waste Policy: Action Plan. 

  Jan 20, 2021