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.

About The Role

The ASRC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced fundraising professional to join their passionate and driven Philanthropy team.
The Philanthropy Coordinator plays an integral role in the stewardship and development of a valuable pipeline of prospects and qualified donors and will be responsible for the nurturing and stewardship of Major Donors, Philanthropic Trusts and Foundations and Private Ancillary Funds.

As part of the Fundraising and Marketing Stream, the Philanthropy Coordinator is responsible for increasing and enhancing opportunities for the Australian community to financially support the work of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.

About You

The successful candidate will be a highly intelligent and talented fundraising professional with demonstrated success in implementing management strategies for major donor solicitation.

The incumbent will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders.
In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Demonstrated experience implementing major gifts fundraising strategies and campaigns as well as marketing and communication plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in customer service/relationship fundraising.
• Experience in project management methodology and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to secure project and organisation information and create effective offers, proposals and report backs to donors.
• High levels of computer literacy particularly MS Office and experience working with CRM systems.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Lived experience of seeking asylum is highly desirable.

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:
  • Bonus Paid Leave over the December-January Holiday Season
  • Paid Pandemic Leave
  • 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 Selection Criteria by clicking here.

Application Process

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.