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 play an integral role in developing a pipeline of prospects and qualified donors in the major donor program. The Philanthropy Stewardship Coordinator is an incredibly rewarding and exciting position within a highly supportive, motivated, passionate and driven team.

This role 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 Stewardship 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

When stepping into this role, you will draw on your extensive fundraising experience and your exemplary interpersonal skills to actively contribute to the major gifts strategy development and implementation. The successful Philanthropy Stewardship Coordinator will possess the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Demonstrated experience implementing fundraising and / or marketing strategies and campaigns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in customer service and excellent report writing and copywriting skills
• Demonstrated experience in successful relationship management or pipeline management of a cohort of donors or customers, to increase retention rates, average gift size or overall revenue
• Exceptional levels of computer literacy, particularly MS Office and experience working with database software
• Ability to manage projects a diverse range of communication projects, including to organise information and create effective offers, proposals and report backs to donors
• Knowledge and experience in contributing to the implementation of marketing and communication plans for projects and campaigns
• Experience coordinating the operations & logistics of events including supplier engagement, rostering, budgets and site plans

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.

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.