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PHILANTHROPIC COORDINATOR
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Introduction
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) seeks to employ a Philanthropic Coordinator. This is a full time position, with
possible negotiation for a 4 day a week role.
This position provides you a rare opportunity to make a real impact on one of the most significant causes in Australia. You will
have a direct impact on all programs and activities within the ASRC. The role will strengthen, sustain and develop the
philanthropic initiatives aimed at funding and expanding the aid, empowerment, social justice and community engagement work of
the ASRC. This is an ideal job for someone with passion and drive, excellent communication skills, the ability to think strategically
and a love for working hands on with people.
Organisational Context
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is Australia's largest asylum seeker aid, health and advocacy organisation caring
and advocating for over 1000 asylum seekers from over 55 countries. We are a grassroots, independent human rights
organisation and registered charity.
We provide free legal, health and counselling services as well as ESL, casework and employment programs amongst an array of
25 programs. The ASRC established the first health and employment services for asylum seekers in Victoria. We provide food to
over 400 asylum seeker families a month through our Food Bank and are the largest provider of pro bono legal assistance to
asylum seekers in Australia.
In addition, we also engage in law reform, campaigning and lobbying to raise community awareness and work for positive social
change for asylum seekers. Our work was recognised in 2003 with the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Human Rights Award for community organisations and in 2005 with the National Australia Bank’s “Volunteer Organisation of the
Year” State and National Award. In 2008 our CEO was a Finalist for Australian of the Year (Victoria) and in 2010 we were short
listed as a Finalist for the Melbourne Award in the Community category.
The Philanthropic Program is situated within the ASRC’s Community Pillar. In particular the Philanthropic Coordinator works in
conjunction with the Marketing Program to secure financial and other support, strengthen the ASRC supporter base and ensure
the delivery of its services.
COMMUNITY PILLAR
Marketing
Program
Philanthropic
Program
Community
Speaker
Program
Youth &
Students
Program
Volunteer
Support
Program
Role of the Philanthropic Coordinator
The role involves overall management and strategic direction of the Philanthropic Program at the ASRC. Philanthropy is the
financial backbone of the ASRC as we receive no Federal Government funding and less than 5% of our funding comes from the
State Government. Philanthropic support accounts for more than 50% of our funding each year. We are well regarded in the
philanthropic world and have a terrific range of trusts who currently support us spanning from The R.E Ross Trust, , The Colonial
Foundation to the Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation, The Helen Macpherson Trust and the Myer Foundation to name but a
few. The Philanthropic Coordinator will work closely with the Community Team Leader, Marketing Manager, ASRC CEO and
ASRC Program Coordinators.
Current Philanthropic Program activities:
 Writing grant applications to potential and current philanthropic supporters for funding or refunding of ASRC programs
and projects.
 Managing partner relationships through regular updates to philanthropic supporters on our achievements and future
directions.
 Attending and present at funder meetings.
 Coordinating funder visits.
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Liaising with the ASRC CEO and Program Coordinators.
Promoting our new Social Investment Prospectus.
Managing the philanthropic volunteers, in particular in the area of philanthropic grant writing.
Managing current State Government grants and identifying new State Government grants.
Managing the ASRC bequests program.
Managing award submissions.
Managing the corporate volunteer program (which attracts over 100 corporate volunteers per year).
The ASRC has a minimal operating budget and its workforce is predominantly made up of volunteers. Within this context one of
the main tasks of the Philanthropic Coordinator is to capitalise on opportunities for participation and support from a wide range of
sources in order to ensure that the ASRC will have a viable workforce and support network to deliver its wide range of services.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The responsibilities of the Philanthropic Engagement Coordinator are:
1. Driving the strategic direction and management of all ASRC Philanthropic Program activities (detailed above).
2. Developing and implementing of Philanthropic Programs within identified priority areas.
3. Preparing submissions, acquittals and other relevant documents relating to philanthropic support.
4. Recruiting training and managing volunteers to assist (e.g. through submission writing) in the Philanthropic Program.
5. Monitoring and evaluating of the Philanthropic Program against key objectives.
6. Working closely with the ASRC CEO, Marketing Manager and Program Coordinators.
Accountability
The successful applicant will be accountable to the Community Team Leader for the fulfillment of the requirements outlined in this
position description and ultimately accountable to the CEO and ASRC Board.
Hours of work
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This is a full time position, with possible negotiation for a 4 day a week role. It is initially a 12-month contract & ideally ongoing
after that.
Key Selection Criteria (please address each point individually)
The key selection criteria for the position of Philanthropic Coordinator are:
Essential
 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including experience in the preparation of funding submissions.
 Excellent relationship management skills.
 Experience in developing program budgets.
 A commitment to the principles of social justice and a sense of humour.
Desirable
 Experience in managing and training volunteers.
Contract, Salary and Conditions
This position is full time position for a fixed term contract for 12 months (with possibility of extension), with a 3-month probationary
period.
The salary for the position is $49,992 per annum (pro – rata). In addition, approximately $16,000 per annum pro rata can be
salary packaged, plus employer’s superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
Making total value including Super & Salary packaging approx. $58,000 p.a + in addition: 6 weeks annual paid leave (pro
– rata) + 1 RDO a month (pro – rata)
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Many of the staff working conditions are above the SACS award including:
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6 weeks annual leave (pro – rata, 2 weeks of leave are given as a bonus at Christmas time)
1 paid RDO per month (pro – rata)
15 days sick leave (pro – rata)
2 weeks compassionate leave (pro – rata)
7 days carers leave (pro – rata)
4 weeks paid maternity leave, if employed at ASRC for the previous 12 months (pro – rata)
2 weeks paid paternity leave, if employed at ASRC for the previous 12 months (pro – rata)
Free car parking space
Application Procedure
Please provide your curriculum vitae, together with brief statements addressing the Key Selection Criteria and the contact details
for three professional referees. Your application must be received by Monday the 25th of July.
Applications can be submitted:
- by post to 12 Batman St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
- delivered in person to Reception (10am-5pm Mon-Fri)
- by email to [email protected]
We will only consider applications that address the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants who are successfully short-listed will be contacted for an interview. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by mail.
For enquiries regarding the position, please contact Peter McNamara on (03) 9326 6066 or email: [email protected].
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