• 12 months Fixed-Term Role | 0.6 FTE
• High impact role improving the lives for people seeking asylum
• Work for Australia's largest human rights organisation

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.

ASRC Cleaning and ASRC Catering

The ASRC has two award-winning social enterprises, ASRC Cleaning and ASRC Catering that employ approximately 110 people with lived or living experience of seeking asylum in a range of casual and ongoing positions. The primary purpose of these enterprises is to provide people the opportunity to support themselves, gain Australian work experience and connect them to the broader Australian experience, while also focusing on skills development and employment pathways.

About the Role (Fixed-Term 12 Months, 0.6 FTE)

The ASRC is seeking an experienced part time Business Development Manager for a 12 month period, who will focus on driving sustainable revenue growth for ASRC social enterprises through expanding and strengthening the commercial customer base of ASRC Cleaning.

Working in this fast paced role, high-impact role, the Business Development Manager will focus on identifying new business opportunities and conversion of new business across corporate government and community sectors, securing contracts, partnership and procurement opportunities that supports financial sustainability while advancing ASRC’ social mission.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• Strong demonstrated success in obtaining new business and generating B2B sales.
• Previous demonstrated ability to build a sales pipeline and successful ability to pitch sales to business clients.
• A mix of commercial acumen (business, management, finance)
• Strong networking skills to engage with diverse partners, and ability to manage and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Passion for social change and the ability to connect commercial activities to community benefits.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Experience in business development, sales, and the tendering process.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Lived experience of seeking asylum
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual (including proficiency in English and identified community languages) in the following languages: Farsi, Tamil, Urdu, Hazaragi, Arabic or Pasto.

Employee Benefits

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.

• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Additional discretionary leave provisions
• 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 here. 

Application Process

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Only applications that include a CV and cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, will be considered.

Applications close 11:59pm on the closing date.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, and provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.