Program Coordinator – Pacific & DRR

• Permanent Full-time position with a flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Make a real impact in the Pacific while growing your humanitarian career
• Join a leading NFP tackling poverty & building a better future for all

About Caritas Australia

We are Compassion in Action. Caritas Australia is the international humanitarian and aid agency of the Australian Catholic Church. We have a vision to end poverty promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods clean water sanitation and education.

Why work for Caritas Australia

You will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team you will also benefit from:

• Advance your career within the International Aid & Development sector with a focus on professional development and on the job learning opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements to support your work/life balance
• Generous leave benefits including wellbeing birthday and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave
• Not-for-Profit salary packaging offered

What does the role involve

The Program Coordinator supports the implementation of Caritas Australias Program Strategies including overseeing a portfolio of development and humanitarian partnerships and projects that empower Caritas Australia partners and communities to build resilience and prepare for and respond to disasters.

Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Coordinating partnership and project portfolio with particular focus on coordination and oversight of Pacific Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) projects.
• Overseeing project lifecycle and management deliverables including quality project design adaptive implementation reporting and grant compliance.
• Coordinating partnership and accompaniment deliverables including partnership compliance and accountability and support for organisational development.
• Oversee project and partnership documentation deliverables and data entry across relevant systems while managing project and partnership risks particularly related to safeguarding and financial management.
• Contribute to business development by supporting grant identification and applications and participate in initiatives that strengthen organisational and sectoral impact and accountability.

This role is based in our Sydney (Mascot) office and offers a hybrid working model with two days per week in the office. This role requires regular international travel across the Pacific including trips of up to 23 weeks in duration.

Who are we looking for

The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to Caritas Australias mission to end poverty and injustice by promoting human dignity for all as well as a dedication to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching that guide our global efforts. They will have a mix of the following qualifications skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in international development humanitarian studies disaster risk reduction climate change adaptation or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) climate change adaptation resilience building or humanitarian preparedness preferably in Pacific Island contexts.
• Demonstrated experience brokering and coordinating complex partnerships and multistakeholder arrangements across diverse geographic and socioeconomic settings.
• Strong experience in project and program management including design budgeting monitoring and evaluation and reporting for large or multiyear programs.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership coordination and accompaniment including organisational development support facilitation and capacitybuilding.
• Technical proficiency in DRR humanitarian standards (e.g. Sphere CHS) project cycle management and adaptive management approaches.
• Competence in using program management systems data management tools and digital collaboration platforms.

How to apply

We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the listed qualifications. We value diverse experiences and we believe in potential. If youre passionate about this role and believe you can make a valuable contribution wed love to hear from you!

Applications will be accepted until 13 May 2026 but we encourage you to apply early as we will be assessing candidates as they come in and may close the ad earlier if necessary.

For any further questions or enquiries please contact the people team at . Otherwise please submit your cover letter and CV through the relevant links.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us.

Our commitment to safeguardingCaritas Australia recognises the personal dignity and rights of all people especially children and vulnerable adults. As part of your employment you will be required to undergo relevant background checks (Police Checks Working with Children Checks Reference Checks) abide by our safeguarding policies and sign our Code of Conduct including Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.

Our commitment to diversity - Caritas Australia encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider applications regardless of race sex gender age and disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples members of minority groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment to safety and wellbeing - Depending on your role Caritas Australia may require you to undertake health checks or receive vaccinations to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work.

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