International Needs Australia is seeking a Programs and Compliance Officer based in Melbourne to:

We are seeking our new part-time Programs and Compliance Officer (2 days a week) to support International Needs Australia’s locally-led development and humanitarian programs and partnerships in 7 countries, including contributing to the implementation of INA’s development strategy and approaches, supporting the monitoring of all projects, participating in INA’s Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) partnership, working on proposal development, and collaborating on fundraising and communication product creation. The role reports to the INA International Programs Manager.

About INA

International Needs Australia (INA) is a Christian, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and donor-funded and accredited international development organisation that works with the poorest and most marginalised communities, especially women and children, to eliminate poverty and its causes, regardless of affiliation.  INA is different in our approach to international development and our engagement with Australian supporters because INA:

  • Focuses on women and children in five key areas: Education, Health, Livelihoods, Climate Change and Gender.

  • Works in Southeast Asia, South Asia & Eastern Africa (currently Ethiopia, Uganda, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and the Philippines).

  • Is firmly grounded in our Christian values and strives for a just world where all people are treated equally to reach their God-given potential.

  • Is highly committed to locally-led development and has an innovative local partnership model. As a result, INA works exclusively through local partner staff and volunteers and focuses on ensuring partner organisations develop and are truly sustainable.

  • Believes in poverty alleviation through a cross-sectoral and holistic approach to community development.  This approach involves us partnering with donors and other agencies committed to holistic poverty alleviation and focusing on community-prioritised needs.

  • Conducts national education programs with Australian students that align with the Australian Department of Education School Curriculum to help youth clarify their personal purpose and increase empathy and understanding of global poverty and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Brings supporters and in-country partners closer together and co-designs projects together with all relevant stakeholders to support innovation and ensure alignment.

About the role

The Programs and Compliance Officer supports the quality, effectiveness and accountability of INA’s international development portfolio. Reporting to the International Programs Manager, the role contributes to project design, monitoring, evaluation, compliance and reporting, while strengthening partner capability and supporting INA’s accreditation and governance obligations.

This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role suited to a development practitioner with strong compliance, coordination and communication skills who is committed to locally-led development and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support partners in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including use of log frames and Theory of Change.

  • Coordinate and manage partners’ quarterly and annual reporting, ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness.

  • Maintain project management systems and databases with up‑to‑date program information.

  • Maintain and update INA policies and procedures to ensure compliance with DFAT, ACFID and other relevant legal and sector frameworks.

  • Support INA’s DFAT accreditation and ANCP re‑accreditation processes, including self‑assessments and evidence collection.

  • Assist partners to strengthen their compliance systems and practices.

  • Contribute to grant research, applications and donor reporting.

  • Support fundraising, education and communications teams with accurate and ethical field content.

  • Prepare Development Committee agendas and minutes and support governance administration as required.

 

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a motivated and organised international development practitioner who enjoys working collaboratively across programs, compliance and governance. You will bring strong attention to detail, a learning mindset and a commitment to accountability, partnership and impact.

A full Position Description is attached or by visiting our website.

Applications

If you meet the above criteria, please submit a resume and a letter of application addressing the role’s key capabilities to: info@ina.org.au

Inquiries: INA Office Coordinator (03) 9877 7177 or email: info@ina.org.au

Applications Close
5pm on Sunday 8 March 2026.