About the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

Founded 20 years ago, 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.

Our Values

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:

• Welcoming
• Authentic
• Courageous
• Collaborative

About The Role

The Community & Events Coordinator role is responsible for managing ASRC's signature events, including the Telethon and Feast for Freedom. It also involves building and maintaining relationships with schools, community groups, and other special interest groups to generate community and event fundraising income in support of the organisation's mission.

This role reports to the Fundraising Manager and is a fixed-term, part-time position at 0.6 FTE

About You

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and organised professional with proven experience in events, community engagement, fundraising, or relationship management. In addition, the role will be responsible for undertaking the following duties:

• Demonstrated experience in events, community engagement, fundraising or relationship management
• Excellent relationship development skills, supporter care, project planning with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Experience in customer service and supporter care
• The ability to collaborate and engage a wide-range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to do public speaking
• Competent using a CRM database to record, report and analyse supporter or customer information
• Knowledge of the policy context of practice with asylum seekers visa categories/conditions, and the barriers faced by people seeking asylum in Australia

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 with diverse populations, would also be advantageous.

Employee Benefits

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:

• Flexible Working Arrangements, including the ability to work remotely
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Additional discretionary leave provisions including:
  • Leave due to Cultural or Religiously Significant Events
  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Leave
  • Leave for Staff Seeking Asylum
  • Gender Affirmation Leave
• Free onsite car and bicycle parking
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free)
• Entertainment Packaging (up to $2,650 per year tax free)
• Discounts via HR systems provider at grocery and retail outlets
• Close proximity to public transport (100 metres from Footscray station and buses)

Position Description

Please find the Position Description here to address the Role Requirements here. 

Application Process

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by 11:59pm on the closing date.

Only applications that include a CV and cover letter addressing the Role Requirements, will be considered.

We aim to move quickly when it comes to recruitment, ensuring suitable candidates progress through the hiring process as soon as we can.

We will inform you of the outcome once your application has been reviewed and assessed.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, and provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.