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Join our team and make a difference for refugees every day
Australia for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s partner in Australia, raising funds and awareness to assist people forced to flee conflict, disaster or persecution.
By joining our team, you’ll become part of a purpose- and values-driven organisation that provides life-saving aid and long-term support to refugees and displaced people, empowering them to rebuild their lives and create safer futures.
Our workplace culture is guided by our core values. We are collaborative, inclusive, accountable and ambitious. We take pride in having a diverse team, where each individual can bring their authentic self to work. Together, we work to create a meaningful difference and support one another to deliver the best possible outcomes.
Why we work at Australia for UNHCR
Why you’ll love working with us
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What we offer
Diverse teams
We take pride in having a team that celebrates diverse experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our annual survey shows that 98% of employees feel people of all cultures and backgrounds are respected and valued in our workplace.
Well-being programs
We prioritise each other's well-being. As part of our team, you’ll have access to professional counselling with qualified psychologists through Telus Health, mental health training, a peer support program and annual on-site flu vaccinations.
Development opportunities
Staff benefit from on-the-job training and have access to internal workshops, UNHCR webinars, and external training courses to build the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in their roles and continue growing professionally.
Awards and recognition
Our quarterly staff awards program recognises and celebrates team members who exemplify our values.
Salary Packaging
We offer tax-free salary packaging through our partners at Smart Salary to help staff maximise their take-home pay.
Flexible work
We value a healthy work-life balance, offering a hybrid schedule spending 60 per cent of our time in-office and 40 per cent working remotely. We also provide flexible arrangements, focusing on outcomes rather than hours, to support our people.
Parental leave
We offer up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers and two weeks for partners, in addition to the government’s parental leave support.
Current opportunities
Volunteering
Australia for UNHCR has a small team of volunteers who regularly assist in our Sydney office. Currently, there are no vacancies for volunteer roles. We encourage you to keep an eye on our website if you are interested in opportunities within the Sydney office or for our special events. We will post any openings as they become available.
Internships
Currently, there are no internships available at Australia for UNHCR. However, the UNHCR Regional Representative in Canberra offers internships on a competitive basis. For more information, visit their website.
UNHCR Headquarters in Geneva also offers internships across various units, which are available on a competitive basis. Read more about international internships here.
For any career-related enquiries, please visit this page and leave your message. Our HR team will get back to you as soon as possible with the information you need.