Location: Melbourne preferred | Remote considered

About Us

At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no‑one should live in poverty. We are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation working with partners and local communities in 76 countries.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Grants, the Senior Partnerships and Grants Coordinator plays a key role in enabling high‑quality international programmes through effective coordination of partnerships, contracts, and grants. Working closely with colleagues across the International Programs unit, the role supports strong financial and narrative reporting, proposal development, and compliance with donor and organisational requirements.

As part of a collaborative team, this position contributes to the continuous improvement of programme management systems and processes, while exercising autonomy to lead discrete pieces of work and ensure timely, high‑quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead programme administration and coordination for a portfolio of grants, ensuring accurate data management across systems (SAP, NGO Online) and smooth operational delivery.
- Monitor programme, financial, and compliance performance across grants, ensuring alignment with Oxfam, donor, and sector standards.
- Identify, assess, document, and mitigate financial, programme‑related, and safeguarding risks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Support high‑quality proposal and grant development, including concept notes, programme planning, MEAL frameworks, and donor submissions.
- Contribute to effective reporting, learning, and knowledge sharing, including financial and narrative reporting, case studies,



and lessons learned.
- Build strong internal and external relationships, support partner engagement and capacity strengthening, and contribute to a collaborative team culture while providing surge support as required.
- Occasional international and/or interstate travel is required.

Qualifications

- Proven experience (3‑5 years) in international development and/or humanitarian programming, ideally in rights‑based and feminist contexts.
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience of project/program and grant/contract management, financial oversight, programme quality standards, and donor compliance (especially DFAT).
- Strong and applied understanding of programme risk management, fraud prevention, and safeguarding in complex international contexts.
- High‑level written and verbal communication skills and ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

- Superior leave benefits and access to a generous not‑for‑profit salary packaging programme (up to $18,450 of your salary tax‑free).
- The chance to use your talents and expertise to make a positive impact around the world.
- Flexibility and support for work/life commitments and wellbeing.
- Cultural leave.
- Superannuation matching.

Applicants will be required to show proof of their right to work in Australia subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including Police Checks and Misconduct Disclosure Scheme outcomes, before commencement. Each application will be considered on its merits. Oxfam Australia will not recruit international candidates who do not hold visas permitting them to work in Australia and does not provide visa sponsorship.

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📌 Senior Partnership & Grants Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Oxfam Australia
📍 Melbourne