About the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

Founded 19 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 L&D Manager works with an existing team of staff and volunteers and has ownership in designing and delivering robust and exciting tailored learning courses directed at all levels of the ASRC. The role is focused on building close, highly productive working relationships while developing and implementing a learning and development strategy for the whole organisation.

The role encompasses a collaborative approach with the Leadership team to inform the L&D strategy and support shared implementation.

About You

As an experienced and highly knowledgeable learning and development expert, you will possess the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a learning and development related discipline
• Experience leading an L&D function including design and development, implementation and ongoing management
• Proven ability to drive and deliver an L&D strategy within a culturally and geographically diverse organisation
• Highly developed stakeholder and relationship management skills, with proven ability to collaborate and create partnerships to influence positive learning outcomes
• Sound knowledge of current learning and development theories and methodologies
• Knowledge and experience with online learning and Learning Management Systems
• Proven experience and ability to confidently facilitate workshops and utilise different learning techniques to build capability and performance in high functioning individuals and teams
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills

Employee Benefits

Be a part of the largest human rights organisation for 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:

• The ASRC offers Flexible Working Arrangements, including the ability to work remotely
• Generous Leave (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 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
• 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.