Save the Children
    (80 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Non-Profit Organisations

    Specialities

    Child Rights and Protection, Humanitarian aid in emergencies, Early Childhood Education, Intervention & Prevention

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Head Office: Carlton, Victoria. Australia Pacific Organisation.
    Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We are working hand in hand with our supporters to create a world in which every child has a healthy, happy and safe childhood. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn and has a voice to speak for themselves.Save the Children manages and implements programs designed to save and improve the lives of the world's most disadvantaged and vulnerable children. We have programs running all across Australia and have offices and staff in each State and Territory. Globally, we also work in over 120 countries. Each year Save the Children touches the lives of over 80 million children.

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    at Save the Children Australia
    Melbourne VIC
    Lead the definition phase of our Finance Management System replacement, supporting the transition from Unit4 Business World to Oracle Fusion.
    Lead the definition phase of our Finance Management System replacement, supporting the transition from Unit4 Business World to Oracle Fusion.
    classification: Information & Communication TechnologyInformation & Communication Technology
    1d ago
    1d ago

    at Save the Children Australia
    Doomadgee, Western QLD
    Join 54 Reasons, Australia's leading child rights organisation-proudly local, community‑connected and committed to Doomadgee.
    Join 54 Reasons, Australia's leading child rights organisation-proudly local, community‑connected and committed to Doomadgee.
    classification: Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Services & Development
    11h ago
    11h ago

    Our mission statement

    A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.Our purpose is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

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    Our people are ambitious, creative and outspoken. We run programs for children, young people and adults in Australia and overseas. We stand up for children's rights. We're here because we want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. But we can't do all of this without great people.

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    Reviews overview

    3.480 ratings in total
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    71%
    Rate salary as high or average
    64%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Save the Children?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Save the Children offers meaningful work opportunities with a clear sense of purpose, attracting dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving children's lives. The organisation provides good benefits including salary packaging and flexible working arrangements, and many employees appreciate working alongside committed colleagues. There are opportunities for professional development and internal training programs to support career growth.

    However, employees face some challenges including inconsistent management support, particularly in regional offices, and resource constraints that can impact program delivery. The organisation could benefit from improving its training and induction processes, as well as strengthening staff support systems, especially when dealing with workplace challenges. These areas present opportunities for organisational improvement while maintaining focus on their important mission.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Family Support Worker
    Sep 2025
    Wadeye NT 0822Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Incredible organisation that is child focused
    The good thingsIncredibly supportive colleagues and regional manager! Being deep in cultural richness of being out in community.
    The challengesHad a horrible TL that was so culturally uninformed and inappropriate. If it wasn’t for the other services my colleagues in Darwin and my regional manager I would of quit.
    1.0
    Team Leader
    Aug 2025
    Maryborough QLD 4650Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    No a nice experience
    The good thingsFrameworks and salary packaging
    The challengesNo support when hr issues with other staff.
    1.0
    Team leader
    Jul 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Incredibly toxic workplace with no support from senior management.
    The good thingsDedicated frontline staff
    The challengesHorrific senior management which raises major concerns towards the safeguarding of our vulnerable clients.
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