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Where compassion meets impact

At Caritas Australia, we're not just doing meaningful work - we're living it! This is where compassion meets impact, where every action contributes to a more just and caring world.

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Careers that make a difference

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. 

At Caritas Australia, our values are at the heart of everything we do whether we’re in office or out in the field. Keeping us accountable to the communities we serve.

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Courage

To act with integrity even in the face of challenge

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Partnership

To listen first and act together

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Stewardship

To use our resources responsibly and transparently

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Compassion

To listen with empathy and respond with purpose

Working with purpose, supported by a culture of care

Hybrid working arrangements to support your work life balance

Generous leave benefits, including Birthday and gender neutral parental leave

Not-for-profit salary packaging available

Wellbeing leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental health and wellbeing resources

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Careers that make a difference

Explore our current opportunities and find a role where you can help transform lives.

Current Opportunities

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Volunteer your time

By giving your time, skills and compassion, you can support vulnerable communities and be part of meaningful, lasting change.

Volunteer opportunities

Compassion Is a Universal Language

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Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located.

Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. We are a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the Church Agencies Network, the Fundraising Institute of Australia, the Emergency Action Alliance and Caritas Internationalis. Caritas Australia is a charity endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (ABN 90 970 605 069) with charity status. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

We are accredited by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), responsible for managing Australia’s aid program. To maintain accreditation, all of our systems, policies and processes are rigorously reviewed by the Australian Government.

Caritas Australia is proud to be a founding member of the Emergency Action Alliance. The Emergency Action Alliance is a collective of Australian based aid organisations that uses its reach and resources to save lives around the world. Together, we raise more money, for greater impact.