Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC)

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Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager

  • Fundraising
  • Philanthropy
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent / Full Time
8/5/202- Join Australia's largest independant humanitarian organisation.

  • Free onsite car and bicycle parking
  • Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free)
About the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

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._

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 Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager is a new role that will lead a team of fundraising professionals to operate a best practice philanthropic program that identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards grant funders, major donors and corporate partnerships to provide increased long-term funding capacity for the ASRC.

This role will work closely with and provide strategic advice to the Senior Leadership Team and CEO to generate new prospects, while acquiring funding opportunities from existing and new caseloads to deliver department objectives.

Overseeing Grants, Relationships and Philanthropy and Partnerships this role will be responsible for ensuring work undertaken is collaborative and cohesive, ensuring that the three revenue streams reach shared and independent strategic objectives.

About You

  • Demonstrated experience in the successful procurement and stewardship of partnerships with major donors, corporations or trusts and foundations
  • Proven ability to lead a team, set strategic goals, manage budgets and analyse & report on results, including individual and team performance against benchmarks
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) alongside representation, presentation and negotiation skills
  • Experience working in Salesforce or other large CRM System
  • 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 within a not-for-profit environment, 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:
  • Bonus Paid Leave over the December-January Holiday Season
  • 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

Applications close 11:59pm Monday 22nd May 2023.

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