Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 7th May 2024
- Melbourne > Footscray
17 hours left to apply
Founded in 2001, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is Australia’s largest human rights organisation providing support to people seeking asylum. We are an independent not-for-profit organisation whose programs support and empower people seeking asylum to maximise their own physical, mental and social well being. We champion the rights of people seeking asylum and mobilise a community of compassion to create lasting social and policy change.
We are a value-driven organisation that strives to be part of a change movement that supports people seeking asylum by providing critical services such as assistance with accommodation, food provisions, casework and legal services.
The ASRC movement is proudly supported by a community of committed volunteers and supporters who embrace the organisation’s vision that people seeking asylum can live safely, sustainably, independently and equally.
The human rights of people seeking asylum and refugees are at the foundation of all we do and the workforce makes it happen, doing the work to bring the vision and purpose to life.
Our organisational values are:
The Volunteer Coordinator oversees the coordination of volunteers and students across the Social Services, Client Engagement, and Housing and Aid Teams, along with related activities. Responsibilities include recruitment, training, and support for students and volunteers, ensuring adequate levels of both, and ensuring that daily teams understand their responsibilities and tasks. Additionally, this role fosters relationships between ASRC, Volunteering Victoria, and Educational Institutions to facilitate high-quality volunteer and student placements
In addition to your extensive volunteer management experience, passion for program development and coordination, and and strong organisational skills, you will possess the following attributes, skills and experience:
Lived experience of seeking asylum in Australia is highly desirable. Knowledge of policy and issues impacting on people seeking asylum in Australia as well as previous experience working within a not-for-profit environment, would also be advantageous.
Joining the ASRC means being a part of the largest human rights organisation in Australia, supporting refugees and people seeking asylum. We recognise and appreciate our incredible staff for their contribution, dedication and passion to support and empower people seeking asylum by providing the following conditions above the relevant modern award:
Please find the Position Description here, or in the attachment below, to address the Selection Criteria.
Only applications that include a CV and cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, will be considered.
All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, and provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.
17 hours left to apply