Featured Opportunities

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  NAB Foundation Community Grants

  National Australia Bank (NAB) Remote

  More Australian communities are being impacted by natural disasters as our climate changes. NAB Foundation Community Grants can help you safeguard your community with funding for projects that prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience against future disasters. You can get up to $10,000 to fund local projects aiming to do one or more of the following: help people and places prepare for natural disasters assist in short and long-term recovery efforts build community resilience against future disasters strengthen the environment to be more resilient to natural disasters help communities reduce their climate risk. Charities, social enterprises or organisations with a charitable purpose can apply for a grant to support a project, program or initiative. Examples of the kinds of initiatives we will fund include:  education training emergency systems preparedness plans mental health support...

  Jun 14, 2021
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  Food Inventor

  Vow Food Sydney NSW, Australia

  Vow is a food company -- a very different one. We’re creating real meat products from animal cells, instead of the animal itself. We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to make sustainable food that’s both irresistible and available to billions of people worldwide. The work that we are doing is a critical step on the path to creating a future where humans can exist in sustainable harmony with our planet. A world we can proudly hand over to our children and grandchildren. We are achieving this by creating sustainable food that is the most delicious, desirable choice of anything available. This is a mission we believe in deeply. We have a fast growing team of nearly 30 hard-working people who genuinely look out for each other and are fully funded by two of Australia's most successful venture capital firms.    

  Jun 23, 2021
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  Project Officer - ABC Study

  Cancer Council Australia Melbourne VIC, Australia

  The ABC Study is a longitudinal cohort study of diet, health, lifestyle and genetics and the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. The ABC Study team is responsible for performing activities involved in participant recruitment, study conduct, records management and participant follow-up for the ABC Study and corresponding sub-studies.  The role of this position is to: Communicate with participants with tact and empathy in a professional and timely manner, including responding to telephone calls, written correspondence and emails; generating correspondence; and escalating any concerns or complaints to supervisor as appropriate Accurately maintain and update operational systems, including contact management database, electronic records management system, information repositories and Access databases Support the collection, access, use, disclosure, storage, retention and destruction of ABC Study data in accordance with governance requirements, legislation,...

  Jun 22, 2021
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  Research Coordinator Assistant

  Social Research Centre Melbourne VIC, Australia

  The Social Research Centre is dedicated to conducting world-class research that inform decision-making and advances our understanding of Australian Society. We are Australia’s leading provider of social research services and provide the social research community with access to superior survey research services and the full range of survey design, survey data management, statistical consulting, analytical thinking and qualitative skills. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Australian National University (ANU), we enjoy unprecedented access to ANU researchers and ANU’s premier research environment. We are looking for a motivated Research Coordinator Assistant to join on a permanent, full-time basis, although we may consider 0.8 FTE arrangement. Reporting to the Research Coordinator & Internal Auditor, you will provide support and assistance with submitting proposals, internal audits and building relationships with internal stakeholder. We are seeking an individual...

  Jun 23, 2021
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  Volunteer or Exchange

   

  Non-Executive Directors

  ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership Remote

  We are seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our Board as AASYP Non-Executive Directors. The Board works with the Executive to ensure the success and effectiveness of AASYP and its mission. There are three Director positions open at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of AASYP. Director positions are subject to election by AASYP’s membership. This application process is being conducted so that the current Board may recommend candidates to AASYP’s members at the AGM. It is expected that the term of a Director will be at least 2 years. All roles at AASYP are currently on a volunteer basis. This position is not remunerated. AASYP’s Board is conducted remotely.

  Jun 23, 2021
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  Communications Officer

  Action Aid Australia Remote

  ActionAid Australia is a global women’s rights organisation, supporting women living in poverty and exclusion to stand up against injustice and claim their rights. ActionAid works in 45 countries around the world. About the role We’re looking for a talented communicator with a flair for producing content and a passion for women’s rights to support the Media and Communications Manager to deliver ActionAid’s communications strategy. As the primary person creating content for and updating ActionAid’s website and social channels, you’ll use your storytelling and digital skills to create a range of written and visual content including blogs, graphics, videos, and case studies. The role works with teams across the organisation and helps ensure that ActionAid’s content consistently promotes our brand and messaging. It also works with external event producers on Frocking Hilarious, ActionAid’s...

  Jun 22, 2021
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  Donor Engagement Officers

  Farmers for Climate Action Remote

  Farmers for Climate Action has grown rapidly since its establishment in 2016, but so has the challenge ahead of us.  We are looking for 2-3 people to join our recently established team of casual Donor Engagement Officers who call our supporters to update them on our work and ask them to make a monthly donation. This team will play a crucial role in helping to grow our monthly donor program and, therefore, increasing Farmers for Climate Action’s potential for impact.  This role would suit someone who can confidently pick up new digital systems, is comfortable asking for money (or is willing to learn), understands the importance of farmers and rural Australians leading on climate solutions, and is committed to climate action. The role involves: Calling supporters of Farmers for Climate Action, updating them on our work and asking them to make a monthly donation  Entering and updating information into our supporter database (NationBuilder)...

  Jun 17, 2021
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  Junior Policy Officer

  Palliative Care Queensland (PCQ) Brisbane QLD, Australia

  This position will be part of the PCQ Policy and Engagement team, with a focus on policy and related advocacy initiatives for PCQ. The position will play a role in taking the palliative care agenda forward in Queensland. The position will support the development, implementation and evaluation of policy plans and influencing activities to achieve change.

  Jun 22, 2021
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  Junior Project Engineer - Renewable Energy

  AECOM Melbourne VIC, Australia

  As a Project Engineer with a world leader in engineering, you will be exposed to a range of Renewable Energy projects and stakeholders, including owners, contractors and developers. Roles can range across the full project life cycle from feasibility, development and design to construction and operation. As part of our high performing Energy team, you will be actively involved in an innovative and highly motivated team of energy professionals.The team is currently delivering a range of projects including owner’s engineer, design and project management roles as well as front end work such as site identification and evaluation, feasibility studies, concept design and grid connection studies associated with future generation and storage projects. This is an opportunity that would suit a Site Engineer, or Engineer completing a graduate program with project and/or construction experience, looking to take their career towards a consulting role and get involved in delivering...

  Jun 16, 2021
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  Scholarship or Award

   

  True North Women's Scholarship

  Bain & Company Remote

  Are you bright, enthusiastic and curious? Do you enjoy solving challenging problems? Are you looking to chart your own course through an extraordinary career? We designed this program for exceptional female students to support and encourage them to enter a field where women are traditionally underrepresented. We aim to inspire you with personal impact stories and equip you with leadership skills so you can chart your career journey. We will invite selected applicants to a workshop created to give an in-depth look into the consulting industry. The goal of the workshop is to sharpen your leadership and problem solving skills while also introducing you to case interviews. The scholarship winner receives a one-time stipend (varies by office), a Bain mentor and a possible offer for our Associate Consultant or Associate Consultant Intern role (varies by office).

  Jun 08, 2021
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  Event or Training

   

  Delegates - Youth National Security Strategy

  Australian National University (ANU) Remote

  We are looking for 18-25 year-old future leaders that have a demonstrated interest in national security policy and are passionate about contributing their fresh ideas to Australia’s policy conversation. As a representative, you will have an unrivalled opportunity to reshape Australia’s national security conversation. From September through to December, you will work with a cohort of passionate peers to co-author Australia’s first national security strategy in eight years. The document will showcase our generation’s innovative views on how we can overcome the next set of strategic challenges. The strategy document, set to be published in early 2022, will be the ultimate culmination of the initiative. The forty-two participating representatives will have permanent co-authorship credits on the published strategy, which has the potential to transform Australia’s policy debate.

  May 31, 2021
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  Casual Program Facilitators - Mental Health

  BATYR Flexible Location

  batyr Program Facilitators are responsible for the on-the-ground facilitation of batyr's preventative mental health education programs in schools, universities and the workplace. Central to the Program Facilitator's role, is the ability to relate to audiences of young people, engaging them in a positive, dynamic and conversational way, whilst creating a safe and supportive environment to chat about mental health. Program Facilitators deliver mental health content, facilitate group activities and challenges, introduce and debrief the stories shared by batyr’s lived-experience speakers, and adapt their style and approach to meet the specific needs of each audience. Program Facilitators are also responsible for post-program administration.

  Jun 17, 2021
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  Event or Training

   

  2021 Social Enterprise World Youth Forum

  Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) Remote

  Calling all young changemakers, join the SEWF Youth Forum on 27 September to connect, learn and be inspired! 

  Jun 22, 2021
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  Volunteer or Exchange

   

  Office Manager and Executive Assistant

  Oaktree Melbourne VIC, Australia

  Oaktree is one of Australia’s largest youth-run organisations with over 180,000 supporters. We build capacity within the youth we engage with to lead, demand, and create a more just world by providing unique training and development opportunities. Furthermore, we are committed to building a workplace and community that encourages, supports and values diversity. We are seeking an Office Manager/Executive Assistant to develop and lead an office culture strategy. The successful candidate will also work closely with our executive team, managing calendars and liaising with key stakeholders in the development sector and government. Do you love colour-coding your calendar to optimise organization? Would you jump at the chance of perfectly aligning multiple busy schedules? Would you like to oversee our ongoing office culture strategy? If you are highly organised and passionate about creating a fun and welcoming environment for all, this is the perfect role for you!

  Jun 14, 2021
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  Research Assistant - Anti-Slavery Australia

  University of Technology Sydney (UTS) University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Ultimo NSW, Australia

  Anti-Slavery Australia, in the University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Law, is recruiting for a Research Assistant to support the Department of Social Services funded project, Sexual Violence Prevention – Sexual violence and forced marriage prevention. It is one of three roles being recruited to support this ambitious, ground-breaking project to develop a research-informed, human-rights response to forms of modern slavery that take place within the home, including domestic servitude and forced marriage. Anti-Slavery Australia (Anti-Slavery) is dedicated to eliminating human trafficking and slavery in Australia. The Centre engages in research, policy development, and evaluation of Australia’s anti people trafficking responses and related issues. Anti-Slavery has an active role in community awareness raising of all forms of slavery and also provides practical legal training for graduating law students as well as internship placement opportunities for law...

  Jun 16, 2021
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  Scholarship or Award

   

  40 UNDER 40 Awards: Most Influential Asian-Australians

  Asian-Australian Leadership Summit Remote

  The 40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australians Awards are now open for applications. ‍ An initiative of Asialink at the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, Johnson Partners and PwC Australia, the Awards form part of the Asian-Australian Leadership Summit (AALS) 2021.   Now in its third year, this initiative seeks to reshape the debate and confront Australia’s “bamboo ceiling” – the underrepresentation of Asian-Australians in leadership positions. As communities, companies and governments rethink and reshape leadership for the post-pandemic world, now is the time to celebrate the powerful contribution of Asian-Australians to this country.     ‍ Past winners include Darwin-based barrister Lyma Nguyen (2020 overall winner), LPGA golfer Minjee Lee, disability advocate Danny Hui, academic and Super Star of STEM Dr Muneera Bano (2019 overall winner), broadcaster Benjamin Law, educator Eddie Woo, and many...

  Jun 15, 2021