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Work for our National Council

The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia represents and guides the Society nationally, enabling and facilitating the state and territory councils to achieve our mission.

Our small team is in Canberra, ACT, and we employ skilled professionals across departments including advocacy, policy, strategy, overseas partnerships, communications and IT.

"It is immensely gratifying to be part of this dedicated team whose professional efforts and spiritual focus are helping to create a fairer Australia, especially for the many people still experiencing disadvantage."  Robin Osborne, National Publications Officer

"Working with the National Council has given me the opportunity to work as part of a passionate and dedicated team, who make a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged members of the Australian community on a daily basis."  Ellen Keeffe, Secretariat – Emergency Relief National Coordination Group

Our commitment to safeguarding

National Council 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 (e.g. Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, reference checks), abide by our safeguarding and other policies and sign our Code of Conduct.

Our commitment to diversity

National Council encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider applications regardless of race, sex, gender, age and disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of minority groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Current positions

Overseas Partnerships Program Administrator: Job description (pdf file)