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The Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) is a place of welcome, providing practical and personal support for people living in the community who are seeking asylum. Founded in 1993 on strong human rights values, ASC continues to stand alongside people seeking safety, offering connection, care and advocacy.We are seeking a visionary and commercially astute Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to join our Executive team and drive the next chapter of ASC''s fundraising and partnership growth.About the RoleAs Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, you will:Lead ASC''s fundraising and partnership strategy, reporting directly to the CEO.Inspire and manage a team of professionals, embedding best practice donor engagement.Deliver significant uplift in philanthropic grants, major gifts, bequests, corporate partnerships and community engagement.Build and steward strong relationships with highvalue donors, foundations, businesses and supporters.Champion innovation in donor experience, data integrity, and fundraising technology.Collaborate across ASC to elevate our profile, generate income, and ensure longterm sustainability.This is a highimpact leadership role requiring strategic vision, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders including Boards, senior executives, and major donors.About YouWe are looking for a proven fundraising leader who brings:A successful track record in securing 56 figure gifts, grants and bequests.Strong management skills and experience leading highperforming teams.Commercial mindset with the ability to deliver sustainable revenue growth.Excellent communication, negotiation and relationshipbuilding skills.Analytical capability to inform strategy, reporting and ROI improvement.Desirable attributes include lived experience as a refugee or person seeking asylum, CFRE certification, FIA membership, and knowledge of CiviCRM.Why Join UsAt ASC, you will be part of a valuesdriven organisation that makes a real and lasting difference in the lives of people seeking asylum. For over 32 years, ASC has led the way as Australia''s first asylum seeker organisation, building a proud legacy of compassion and justice. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to shape and transform our fundraising programmes, working alongside a dedicated team of staff and volunteers united in their commitment to dignity, equity and hope.Based in Newtown, with work across NSWExecutive leadership role with strategic impactOpportunity to innovate and grow ASC''s philanthropic footprintOur commitment to diversity and inclusionASC is an inclusive organisation. We embrace all that makes us different and recognise the benefits that these differences bring. We are committed to supporting and ensuring a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of seeking asylum, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Our commitment to our peopleASC is committed to developing and supporting our employees through a range of opportunities and benefits, including:Base salary of up to $150,000 + salary packaging to help boost takehome payFlexible work arrangementsEmployee Assistance ProgramLeave Loading of 17.5%Paid Parental Leave programBonus Paid Leave over the DecemberJanuary Holiday SeasonSalary packaging option (up to $15,900/year taxfree)Meal and Entertainment packaging option (up to $2,650/year taxfree)APPLY NOWPlease email [email protected] for a copy of the position description. If you would like to discuss the role further, please call Elijah Buol, CEO, on 0492 993 662.To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter which directly addresses the key selection criteria listed above. Applications close at 9am on Monday 2st February 2026.Please direct all enquiries to [email protected] using the subject line: Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships enquiry.#J-18808-Ljbffr