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Australia for UNHCR is the fundraising office for the UN Refugee Agency in Australia with a small team of around 25 permanent staff and numerous volunteers. Keep checking in regularly to see what positions are available.

Position: Office Administration Assistant

• Dynamic and friendly team environment
• Located in the CBD
• Competitive salary

An exciting opportunity exists for an energetic professional:

• With previous administration experience
• Who enjoys a fast paced and varied role
• With a passion to work in the not-for-profit sector.

Reporting to the Executive Assistant to National Director your primary responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Executive Assistant with the day-to-day management of the office
• Managing office stationery and equipment
• General office administration such as mail, couriers, printing, scanning, copying and filing
• Event support such as managing invitation lists including RSVPs.

To be considered for the role applicants must possess:

• 12 months experience in a similar role
• An excellent standard of verbal and written communication skills
• Great team attitude and attention to detail
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Applications will be accepted until close of business 13/01/12. Please email your resume and covering letter to Gemma Draper, Executive Assistant to the National Director, at hr@unrefugees.org.au.

Face to Face Fundraising

Position: Australia for UNHCR Frontliner

Australia for UNHCR is looking for enthusiastic, motivated people to join its Face to Face fundraising program. Our frontliners work in small teams in shopping centres and street locations interacting face-to-face with potential donors to support the work of the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR. The program raises funds for refugees around the world who are protected and assisted by UNHCR's Emergency Response Teams.

If you think you can engage, inspire people to support a worthy cause this could be the job for you!

Hours: 9am - 5pm Mon- Sun (working a minimum of 5 days per week).

Locations: Sydney CBD and suburbs (easily accessible by public transport).

To be part of our professional passionate team you need to have:

• Excellent communication skills;
• The ability to relate to all types of people;
• Passion, drive and reliability;
• Friendly, fun-loving personality;
• Previous face-to-face sales or customer service experience and
• Current working visa or permanent residency.

The position offers an hourly rate of $18.61 per hour + bonuses, achievable performance incentives, opportunities for promotion and full training and support.

Apply now: Please apply in writing with a CV to our Face to Face Program Assistant

International Postings

The international work of UNHCR is diverse and highly challenging. It may range from one of many specialist positions in the agency's headquarters in Geneva to becoming a protection officer, program or logistics expert in some of the world's most difficult trouble spots such as Afghanistan or Liberia. International positions are not recruited through Australia for UNHCR's Sydney office, therefore if you would like to learn more we recommend you visit the international website.

Internships

Information about international internships can be viewed here. There are also a small number of internships available in Australia. Find out more about volunteering.