First Peoples Community Event Coordinator

Posted: 04/09/2026

Closing Date: 18/09/2026

Job Type: Contract

Location: Melbourne

Job Category: Other

Max-term 6month maximum term contract – with a possibility forextension

Location: Melbourne

Hours per week:0.8 FTEpart-time28 hours

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 in76countries.

Would you like to join this global movement of people working together toeliminatethe inequalities that keep people in poverty?

We are currently seeking aFirst PeoplesProgramCommunity Events Coordinatorto join our team.

Job Description

The Role

The First Peoples Community Events Coordinator position reports into the First Peoples Program Project Coordinator with a dotted line to the Executive Lead for First Peoples Programs. Part of this rolewill coordinatingoperational and logistical delivery of the First Peoples’ Community gatherings, working closely with internal stakeholders, community partners,contractorsand suppliers to support culturally safe, wellorganisedand impactful events.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate eventlogisticsincluding venues, travel, accommodation, catering, accessibilityrequirementsand participant communications.

Support procurement and coordinate contractors,suppliersand service agreements.

Coordinateand supportOxfamvolunteersandeventsstaffto support thedelivery ofFirst Nations events, includingbriefings,andcapturingdocumentation ofallevents.

Support eventscommunications, invitations,registrationsand logistical correspondence, and on the day scheduling.

Maintain event planning, resource allocation, riskdocumentationand onlineprojectmanagement tools.

Provide on-site coordination and support during delivery of the First Peoples’ Communityevents.

Desired Skills and Experience

An understanding ofFirst Nations communities and experience fosteringcollaborative relationships.

Flexibilityin working tosupportcolleaguesand other areas of the organisation in delivery ofagreed outcomes.





Commitment of Oxfam’s purpose, culture,valuesand ways of working.

High levelof computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.

Proven participation in cultural awareness training.

Experience using project management tools and coordinating or managing event volunteers.

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with external suppliers to deliver project milestones.

Strongqualifications in Events Management, Project Management or equivalent relevant working experiencesupportingeventlogistics, preferably large-scale or mass participation events.

Provenexpertisein leading events logistic tasks such booking venues, event staff accommodation, flights, eventvehiclesand catering.

Proven experience supporting procurement processes for operational goods and services, including overseeing the coordination and monitoring of service agreements with external suppliers and contractors.

Keen interest and understanding ofbestapproach for community activation event plans asdeterminedby FirstPeoples’Programsand community partners.

Exposure working withexternal agencies contributing to efficient management of team administration, including updating cross functional systems and processes, meeting minutes and invoice management.

Additional information

For ongoing roles and fixed term roles, candidates will be required to have Australian work rights for the duration of their employment with Oxfam Australia.

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 that perpetuate discrimination.



We centre 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 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 process

Diversity,equityand inclusion are core to who we are. We activelyseekto create a workplace that reflects the communities we area partof, where everyone feels secure,respectedand able to thrive.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

We’recommitted to making our recruitment process inclusive - please let us know if you need adjustments at any stage.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a safe and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applicants with personal experience of the forms of injustice we seek to address to apply for opportunities at Oxfam Australia.

Applicants will be required to show proof of their right to work in Australia and are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which include Police Checks and Misconduct Disclosure Scheme outcomes, before commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Oxfam Australia to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. 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. Oxfam Australia does not provide visa sponsorship.

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📌 First Peoples Community Event Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Oxfam Australia
📍 Melbourne