How many employees does World Vision have?

Globally, World Vision employs over 34,000 staff in 70 countries.

Locally, World Vision Australia has roughly 500 employees.

Why should I work for World Vision Australia?

World Vision Australia offers meaningful work that creates positive social impact. Our employees contribute to programs and initiatives that help communities while developing rewarding careers in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Our culture is collaborative and values driven. We focus on respect, inclusion, accountability and continuous learning. We also encourage innovation and diverse perspectives.

How can I keep up to date with the latest job opportunities with World Vision Australia?

Our careers portal is home to all our available job opportunities where you can search and apply for jobs.

Once you’ve created a profile, you’ll be able to quickly apply for additional openings that may be of interest to you and set up job alerts.

Do I need previous non-profit experience?

Not always. We welcome candidates from diverse sectors who can bring transferable skills, relevant experience and a passion for our mission.

How do I apply for a role at World Vision Australia?

You can submit your application through our careers portal by uploading your resume and any other requested documents before the closing date.

If your skills and experience match multiple opportunities, you're welcome to submit applications for more than one role.

What are the some of the benefits of working with World Vision Australia?

There are so many perks to working with us at World Vision Australia!

Salary packaging: You allocate a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses (like mortgage or car repayments) before tax is calculated. This means you pay less income tax overall. We also have discounts from financial providers and supporting organisations and opportunities to purchase annual leave and cash out annual leave.

Career development: We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive. Our development opportunities include access to online learning, personalised development planning, leadership programs, mentoring and coaching, role-specific training, stretch assignments, cross-functional projects, secondments and learning opportunities. 

Wellbeing initiatives: We offer a range of support services, including access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their immediate family members. We also have a range of wellbeing resources, such as flexible work options and programs supporting physical and mental health.

What if no current positions match my skills and experience?

If you don’t see a current opportunity that aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to submit an Expression of Interest through our careers site. This allows our Talent Acquisition team to consider your profile for future opportunities.

You can also sign up for job alerts to receive email notifications when roles matching your interests become available.

What makes a job application stand out?

Show us why you’re a great fit for the role by connecting your skills with the job brief. Use clear examples of your experience so we can see how your strengths match the role. Make sure your answers are thoughtful – we‘re especially drawn to candidates with a genuine enthusiasm for humanitarian work and positive change.

Before your interview, have a look at our mission and programs. Be ready to share why you’re interested, ask questions and let your enthusiasm shine!

Does World Vision offer flexible work arrangements?

We offer flexible work arrangements that suit the individual, including working from home and within a range of hours.

There is also an opportunity to purchase additional leave, subject to our leave policy.