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Amnesty International Australia

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Amnesty International Australia Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Charity, Social Work & Volunteering

What it does: As a part of its global organisation, Amnesty International Australia searches out the facts about human rights abuses and raises awareness about these abuses in Australia, Asia-Pacific, and around the world.

Mission: To make sure the rights of every single person are protected

Size and presence: The organisation employs around 75 staff 

Best known for: It is known for its commitment to creating a society that upholds everyone’s fundamental human rights

The good bits: Supportive working environment and a great cause to work for

The not-so-good bits: Human rights can be a tough area to work

The Amnesty International Australia Story

Amnesty International network is a global movement of around 8 million people who campaign for human rights for everyone. They stand together for freedom, justice, and equality. Through detailed research and determined campaigning, they have committed to fighting abuses of human rights worldwide.

Amnesty International Australia is one of the country’s largest non-profit organisations. They are independent of the government, or any religion, political ideology, or economic interest to make sure they can challenge human rights abuses wherever they occur.

They will first search for the facts, expose what is happening, and then rally people together to put pressure on those in power to respect human rights. They encourage the Australian government to adopt laws that meet international human rights obligations and respect the human rights of all citizens.

The organisation also works closely with indigenous communities and people seeking asylum to fight discrimination. They also have women's and LGBTQIA+ activist networks campaigning on gender and sexuality issues.

Culture & vibe

Amnesty International Australia tries to create a more inclusive and diverse work environment so that it can be more effective in defending human rights. They strongly encourage applications from people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

They are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment that prioritises the mental health and well-being of the employees. They offer an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with a disability, or with parenting and caring responsibilities to participate in all aspects of employment.

You can meet engaged and passionate staff, volunteers, and activists here. However, human rights is a tough area to work for, and sometimes can become stressful despite co-workers’ support. Also, the experience and expertise of the staff can vary widely, causing differences in strategic priorities.

Recruitment process

Interested candidates who would like to join the team can apply through their Career page. Along with your CV, you should also submit a brief cover letter addressing some of the selection criteria questions, such as: why you are interested in the role, what makes you think you would be a good fit for the role, highlights of your verbal and written communication skills, and experiences, etc.

Applicants can also submit their CVs for future employment opportunities to the Expression of Interest page. Some of the volunteer positions are open for those who are looking to organise an internship or placement arrangement as part of their studies.

The organisation can make necessary arrangements so that the volunteer roles suit the requirements of the internship/placement arrangement within your education institution, including the approximate time frame, number or hours to be completed, any training needed, reporting requirements, etc. 

They also have a team that can be contacted in case the candidates need any adjustments during the recruitment process or an alternative format to any of the job application material.

Career prospects

The organisation offers opportunities for workplace learning, training, and a strong commitment to professional development.

Benefits

They offer many benefits, including:

  • Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home arrangements
  • Flexible hours scheme – work between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm
  • 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Program, including access to external, professional and confidential counselling sessions (for employees and immediate family members)
  • Competitive remuneration for the industry (and guaranteed pay increases)
  • Additional superannuation contributions
  • 20 days annual leave per year
  • 12 days of personal (sick) leave per year
  • Additional flexible leave for various purposes (moving house, studying, etc.)
  • Special leave for Indigenous customs, traditional law, and cultural practice
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave (for a primary carer), 6 weeks paid parental leave (for a secondary carer) on full pay

 Social Contributions

In Australia, they focus on the following core campaigns:

  • Indigenous Justice: they call for the government to change laws for a fairer youth justice system and to support more First Nations-led solutions for kids. 
  • Refugee Rights: It supports refugees and asylum seekers, encourages the government to raise the refugee and humanitarian intake, and implements solutions that help more people find a safe place to live.
  • LGBTQIA+ Rights: They call on the government to prohibit all forms of discrimination and violence against LGBTQIA+ people and to stop using criminal law to control sexuality and reproduction.
  • Climate Justice: These works are essential because climate change has harmful impacts on human rights to life, health, food, water, housing and livelihoods.
  • Anti-Racism: They work to break down both conscious and unconscious racism that still exists in Australia today and to ensure everyone has the same opportunities irrespective of race
  • Women’s Safety: They campaign to eliminate violence, sexism, and discrimination that is rife in Australia - in the schools, universities, and workplaces, in parliament, in the military, and on the streets. 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page

  • amnesty.org.au
  • glassdoor.com
  • amnesty.elmotalent.com.au

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Sydney
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
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Business & Management
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Creative Arts
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Engineering & Mathematics
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Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
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Law, Legal Studies & Justice
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Medical & Health Sciences
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Property & Built Environment
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Sciences
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Teaching & Education

Graduate Success Stories


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I feel privileged to be able to work for an organisation that I believe in, and whose values I share.

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  • Graduate stories
I feel privileged to be able to work for an organisation that I believe in, and whose values I share.

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  • Graduate stories
I feel privileged to be able to work for an organisation that I believe in, and whose values I share.

Katie Wood

  • Graduate stories
I feel privileged to be able to work for an organisation that I believe in, and whose values I share.

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Working with Amnesty International Australia

Amnesty International Australia employs around 90 staff across a range of positions, and our employees bring a variety of skills and qualifications from diverse backgrounds.

Working with Amnesty International Australia

Amnesty International Australia employs around 90 staff across a range of positions, and our employees bring a variety of skills and qualifications from diverse backgrounds.