UNICEF Australia Graduate Programs & Internships

 

What it does:  In Australia, UNICEF works with government and advocacy bodies to defend children’s rights and support international development programs.

Mission:  Our work aims to help all children — especially the most disadvantaged and marginalized— to lead safe, healthy lives and realize their full potential.

Size and presence: Established in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II, we now operate in more than 190 countries and territories.

Best known for UNICEF stands up as a global champion for children’s rights. We protect and support millions of children around the world with our development programs, advocacy, and rapid response during humanitarian emergencies.

The good bits: UN agency with a mandate to support the rights of children; supportive employment conditions.

The not-so-good bits: Poor management and very bureaucratic.

The UNICEF story

As early as September 1943, Polish health specialist Ludwik Rajchman suggested in an article published in Free World entitled "A United Nations Health Service — Why not?", that a health service should be incorporated into the future international organization. He also proposed a "health tax" paid by member states.

At the end of the UNRRA, Rajchman proposed to use its residual funds for a child-feeding program beneficiary of US funding. The organization was created by resolution 57(I) of the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946 and named United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). As its first chairman, Rajchman chooses Maurice Pate of the Commission for Relief in Belgium, to direct the agency and "to think about organizing an action, a fund for the benefit of children, war victims chiefly". Rajchman, as head of a special UN subcommittee and with the support of La Guardia, Herbert Hoover, and Maurice Pate, presented the resolution to the General assembly. From a temporary emergency relief agency in 1946 providing food and clothing to children and mothers displaced by World War II, the agency became a permanent UN Organization in 1953 and extended its efforts toward general programs for children's welfare.

Culture & vibe

A flexible and supportive work environment

As an employer, UNICEF Australia can offer you: 

• A flexible work environment with opportunities to work from home and variable start and finish times
• The opportunity to apply for financial study assistance commitment to your professional development with opportunities for both formal training and workplace-based learning
• A supportive working environment with access to an employee assistance program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, and two weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers 
• Market-competitive remuneration through industry-leading salary packaging benefits
• Opportunities to drive our people-focused agenda through our annual staff survey and staff-led working groups.

Recruitment process

• Submit the job application.
• Resumes are reviewed and shortlisted
• Face to Face Interview:
• Reference Check
• Employment Check and Contract
• Managers to contact candidates.

Career prospects

In Australia, UNICEF Australia works with government and advocate bodies to defend children’s rights and support and fundraise for international development programs. Our organization is made up of the following teams: 

• Fundraising and Communications
• Operations
• International Programs
• Australian Programs
• People and Culture 

Each team provides a range of professional opportunities depending on candidates’ interests, skills, and experience.

Benefits

Leave & holidays

⛔ Bonus annual leave

✅ Bonus parental leave

✅ Unpaid extended leave

Finance & contract

✅ Permanent employee

✅ Signing bonus

✅ Annual bonus

⛔ Stock options

Flexible work

⛔ Full remote work

✅ Partial remote work

✅ Flexible working hours

Family & health

⛔ Child care

✅ Free gym

⛔ Pet-friendly office

✅ Mental health days

Insurance

✅ Hospital

✅ Outpatient

✅ Dental

✅ Maternity

Perks

⛔ Free breakfast

⛔ Free lunch

✅ Free tea & coffee

✅ Free snacks

⛔Free dinner

Social Contributions    

Every day, UNICEF helps children in over 190 countries and territories survive and thrive, providing access to education, clean water, life-saving nutrition and vaccinations, and protection from violence. No matter how far or how remote, in the aftermath of natural disasters or on the frontlines of conflict, UNICEF teams are there for children in need.