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Volunteer Humanitarian Observer - Immigration Detention Monitoring Program - Darwin NT

Darwin, Northern TerritoryFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-14

Core

Accompany Lead Humanitarian Observers on regular monitoring visits to immigration detention facilities to observe conditions, treatment, and program operations.

Role type

Volunteer humanitarian observer (monitoring)

Builds

Independent monitoring reports and recommendations to the Australian Government regarding detention conditions and treatment.

Domain

Humanitarian services / Immigration detention

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Observation, empathy, communication, stakeholder engagement, confidentiality, quick assessment

Preferred skills

Experience in humanitarian work, ability to work in a team, willingness to seek help

Responsibilities

Accompany Lead Humanitarian Observer on site visits, observe facility conditions and treatment of detainees, engage with people in detention and stakeholders, participate in preparatory and debrief meetings, maintain confidentiality of information.

Seniority

Volunteer, part-time commitment