The ASRC team is made up of around 200 staff and more than 600 dedicated volunteers, passionate about supporting and empowering people seeking asylum.

The ASRC is a diverse and thriving workplace, providing support and services across a number of organisational streams. This not only provides people seeking asylum with wrap around support but also offers you varied career opportunities. Join a dedicated and passionate team of employees working within a range of disciplines. Each program works collaboratively to provide critical services to people seeking asylum, within a supportive and engaging workplace.

Whether your skills, experience and passions are aligned with our advocacy work, frontline humanitarian services, human rights and migration law services, fundraising and marketing activities, or our education, health, employment or human resources services – you’ll find a rewarding role at the ASRC. Each of the specialised programs at the ASRC will support you to utilise your knowledge and experience to improve the lives of people seeking asylum in Australia.

Our Commitment to You: ASRC Candidate Care Statement

At the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, our values guide everything we do, from our frontline services to our approach to recruitment. Applying for a role is a significant step and we are committed to making your experience reflective of the dignity, respect and human rights we champion.

Welcome: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Experience

Inclusion : We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of seeking asylum, First Nations people, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability and neurodiversity. Your unique background and perspective are a strength we welcome.
Accessibility : We are committed to making our process accessible. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the application or interview stage.
Support : Our recruitment team is here to answer your questions and provide clear guidance at every step.

Authentic: Transparency and Integrity in Our Process

We commit to an open, honest and merit-based recruitment process that reflects our integrity.

Clarity : We aim to provide clear, accurate information about the role, the selection criteria and the selection stages of the process upfront.
Feedback : If you are interviewed, we will provide constructive and specific feedback, reflecting the time and effort you invest in your application.
Confidentiality : All information shared by you during the recruitment process will be handled with respect for your privacy and confidentiality.

Courageous: Standing for What is Right, Even in Recruitment

We are tenacious and principled in our pursuit of justice and this extends to our approach to talent acquisition.

Equity : We will actively challenge unconscious bias and ensure fair evaluation based on merit and alignment with ASRC’s mission and values. Our decisions are made without fear or favour.
Challenge : We encourage you to ask questions and seek clarity on any part of the process.
Optimism : We believe in the potential of every person who applies and we approach our candidate search with an optimistic view of finding the best talent to drive our vision forward.

Collaborative: Working Together for a Shared Purpose

We treat every candidate as a potential partner in achieving our mission, recognising that great things are achieved together.

Partnership : Even if this role isn’t the right fit, we view your engagement as part of building a community of compassionate individuals dedicated to human rights.
Respectful Communication : We commit to timely and considerate communication, keeping you informed of your application status and expected timelines. We value your time.
One Team : Successful candidates will join a diverse and passionate workforce of staff and volunteers,



working together to deliver critical services and advocate for lasting change.

Inclusion is in our DNA

At the ASRC, our mission to protect human rights starts within our own walls. We are proud to be recognized as a Diversity Council Australia (DCA) Inclusive Employer for . This recognition reflects our deep commitment to a workplace where every voice is heard, particularly those with lived experience of seeking asylum, who make up nearly half of our workforce. For us, inclusion isn’t just a policy; it’s how we empower our team to deliver the best outcomes for the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Equitable Hiring

To ensure a fair and evidence-based recruitment process, the ASRC utilizes psychometric assessments alongside interviews and practical tasks. These tools provide objective data on cognitive abilities and behavioral preferences, helping us reduce unconscious bias and to help us identify candidates whose natural professional styles align with our values and the specific needs of our community programs.
Please see the FAQs below for more details on what to expect and how your data is used.

- Lead impactful campaigns and empower grassroots volunteer networks
- Partner directly with people seeking asylum to shape advocacy strategies

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, values-driven, 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.
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 (3 Months Fixed-Term Contract | Part-Time, 0.8 FTE)
Are you a passionate campaigner, network builder and advocate for social justice? As a Community Organiser within the ASRC’s Advocacy and Organising team, you will play a crucial role in building grassroots power and driving systemic change for refugees and people seeking asylum.
In this position, you will lead state and national organizing strategies, recruit and mentor volunteer community organisers, build strategic local alliances and facilitate values-based advocacy workshops. You will work closely with community leaders and alumni to ensure people with lived experience lead the movement for change.
Key Responsibilities:

- Campaign & Strategy Execution: Develop, implement and monitor state and regional organizing strategies in alignment with ASRC national campaign priorities.
- Centering Lived Experience: Embed authentic opportunities for refugees and people seeking asylum to lead organizing work, shape narratives and drive political advocacy.
- Volunteer Leadership: Recruit, train, onboard and support local teams of volunteer community organisers and grassroots networks in targeted electorates.
- Capacity Building & Facilitation: Design and deliver innovative training workshops, toolkits and interactive materials focused on political messaging, values-based framing and persuasive conversations.
- Alliance Building: Cultivate relationships with community allies, partner organisations, faith groups and local advocates to strengthen movement reach.
- Program Management:



Oversee the ASRC Speakers Program, maintain relationships with CAPP (Community Advocacy & Power Program) alumni and manage organizing data via NationBuilder.

About You:
You are a passionate, strategic, and values-driven organiser dedicated to social justice and human rights. You thrive on building authentic relationships, bringing communities together and empowering everyday people to take meaningful action for systemic change.
To excel in this role, you will bring:

- Campaign & Organising Expertise: Proven experience in grassroots movement building, political campaigning, or activist mobilization within a social justice framework.
- Volunteer Leadership: A natural ability to recruit, mentor and inspire volunteer teams and community networks to drive local electorate strategies.
- Lived Experience Centering: A deep commitment to working respectfully alongside people seeking asylum, ensuring those with lived experience lead and shape advocacy efforts.
- Powerful Communication: Skilled in values-based message framing to shift public narratives, alongside strong workshop facilitation and toolkit development skills.
- Cultural Competency: Experience working collaboratively and inclusively across culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Technical Savvy: Familiarity with movement-building CRMs like NationBuilder, paired with strong organizational and project management skills.

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 contemporary award:

- We do have a 60% in-office approach to building our team cohesion.
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Additional discretionary leave provisions including:
- Leave for Cultural or Religiously Significant Events
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Leave
- Leave for Staff Seeking Asylum
- Gender Afforation Leave

- Regular community lunch
- 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 see the position description here:All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Our Commitment to You:ASRC Candidate Care Statement
At the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, we believe in recruiting through the lens of our core values, ensuring every interaction and decision reflects the principles that define our culture.
What you can expect from our process:

- Welcome: We champion inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of seeking asylum. Please tell us if you need any accessibility adjustments.
- Authentic: We commit to a transparent and fair process, providing clear timelines and constructive feedback if you are interviewed.
- Courageous: We make objective hiring decisions based purely on merit and mission alignment, ensuring fairness and equity for every candidate.
- Collaborative: We value your time. We commit to timely, respectful communication and keeping you informed about the status of your application.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ASRC. We look forward to connecting with you.

The ASRC promotes diversity and inclusion holistically. We strongly encourage people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people with lived experience of seeking asylum, First Nations people, people of culturally and lingu

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🏢 Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
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