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Are you ready to make a real impact? Join one of Australia’s most innovative not-for-profit organisations and help to transform the lives of people experiencing hardship. At GIVIT, we use technology solutions to make sure people doing it tough get the essential goods and services they need to thrive. 

We value people who act with compassion and an open mind, who have big ideas and want to create positive change.  

Be a part of a team that’s changing the game!  

Current positions

Engagement Officers x 2 (New South Wales & Queensland)

We are seeking two (2) Engagement Officers, one based in Sydney or regional NSW, and one based in Brisbane or regional QLD.

GIVIT is recruiting two full-time permanent Engagement Officers, reporting to the relevant State Manager. Your varied work week will see you focused on areas of greatest need. Via face-to-face or virtual engagement, you will build relationships with councils, charities and community organisations, and facilitate donation administration of goods and services to meet community need. You’ll be a key member of GIVIT's team, effectively facilitating donations of goods and services to meet genuine community needs, particularly after natural disasters events. 

In this role you will:

  • Deliver hands-on training, workshops, and 1:1 support to local recovery staff and organisations to build their capacity to use the GIVIT platform effectively  

  • Troubleshooting platform issues and providing administrative support to process donation requests  

  • Contributing to local recovery meetings and planning groups as a GIVIT representative  

  • Coordinating with local councils, community organisations and NGOs to ensure needs are identified and met quickly  

  • Enhancing supply chain processes to support the fast provision of donated goods  

  • Promoting awareness of available support mechanisms and the GIVIT platform  

  • Maintaining strong and effective relationships with GIVIT stakeholders including state and local governments, recovery agencies, charity networks and corporate donors.  

  • Work with GIVIT's Marketing team to raise awareness of GIVIT and GIVIT's programs.  

Skills and experience you possess:

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and community engagement  

  • Excellent digital literacy and confidence in learning and teaching new platforms  

  • Ability to work independently in a dynamic and changing environment  

  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities  

  • Demonstrated experience in disaster recovery, community development, or local service coordination would be highly regarded.  

Other requirements:

  • Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within your state 

  • National police check (or willingness to obtain at your cost)  

  • Reliable internet connection and home office setup (for hybrid/remote-based roles)

What's on offer for you?

  • Genuine flexible work arrangements, including hours and hybrid model for everyone.  

  • Enormous job satisfaction working for one of Australia’s most exciting and innovative not-for-profits and knowing the tangible difference you’re making every day to people in need.  

  • Employee assistance program.  

  • Additional leave day for your birthday and at Christmas.  

  • Ongoing training & development, you have full access to GO1 learning platform.  

  • A passionate, fun team culture. We’re a values-driven organisation and we love celebrating each other’s wins.  

  • Being part of a small, dynamic, engaged and collaborative team where you’ll be exposed to a range of opportunities.  

  • A team that’s committed to wellness, diversity, inclusion and sustainability.  

Who is GIVIT?

GIVIT is a national not-for-profit connecting those who have with those who need, in a private and safe way. Through givit.org.au, we channel generosity where it is needed to support vulnerable people and communities in Australia.  

Working with over 5,000 partner organisations, we ensure people get what they need when they need it most – whether recovering from a disaster event, or experiencing hardship due to circumstances such as drought, domestic and family violence, homelessness, disability, and mental health.  

GIVIT captures all offers of items and services online, removing the need for charities and services to sort, store and dispose of unsolicited donations, saving valuable resources.  

Interested in this position?

Shortlisting will commence Monday 21st July 2025. You can view the Position Description for both roles here. Please email hr@givit.org.au if you have any questions about the roles.  

 

Apply via SEEK with your Resume and an amazing Cover Letter demonstrating your suitability for the role as per the position description.

 

GIVIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those from minority or marginalised communities are particularly encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to people with a lived experience of mental ill health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.  

Current volunteering roles

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    We're looking for a passionate and skilled Volunteer SEO Copywriter to help enhance GIVIT's organic search presence. This role involves creating and publishing donation stories about GIVIT's impact, including engaging, keyword-optimised content that increases traffic, improves search rankings, and raises awareness of our mission. Volunteering your time not only helps us but is so rewarding for you too, expanding your skills and experience.
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GIVIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Those from minority or marginalised communities are particularly encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to people with a lived experience of mental ill health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

Volunteer at GIVIT

  • Gain valuable experience and give back

    Volunteering your time not only helps us but is so rewarding for you too, expanding your skills and experience. Join the GIVIT family and help more Australians doing it tough get the goods and services they need.
    Volunteer at GIVIT

Who is GIVIT?

GIVIT inspires generosity to meet real need. We’re a national not-for-profit that partners with local charities and organisations to connect those in need with generous donors, ensuring that Australians experiencing hardship receive the essential items and services they need, when they need them most. 

Our unique online donation platform allows you to give your way. Whether you’d like to donate money, items or time; our platform gives you the power to help a family recovering from a bushfire, a mum and her children impacted by domestic and family violence, or a young person living with disability. With GIVIT, the choice is yours. 

At GIVIT, you matter, you’re valued, and you make an impact every day.

  • You’re part of a fun and flexible workplace. 
  • You have access to GIVIT’s employee assistance program. 
  • You’re encouraged to innovate and create. 
  • You’re encouraged to take part in the friendly and social culture. 
  • You can participate it professional development opportunities. 

You can be proud that you:

  • Provide vulnerable Australians with the essential goods and services they need. 
  • Help thousands of charities and organisations around the country. 
  • Support disaster-impacted individuals, families and communities in their recovery. 
  • Play your part in reducing landfill and contributing to the circular economy 

Together, we strive to make a real difference every day and in everything we do, for our team members, our partner charities and for people in need.