We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:

Business Development Strategist

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Join Australian Business Volunteers on our mission to positively change communities. Whether you are an individual or a business, you can create vibrant and viable communities.

What we do

ABV delivers economic change to communities across the globe through donated business expertise. We create self-reliance and resilience and leave a lasting economic impact – one that endures generations.

How we do it?

We offer meaning opportunities for skilled business professionals to volunteer their expertise across communities in Australia and the Pacific. We work with communities to understand their needs and work with our Skilled Business Volunteers to match them to projects, that bring the right skills at the right time to help deliver outcomes.

About the opportunity

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) has been supporting two native food projects over the past two years and is seeking a skilled volunteer to help develop a strategic plan for these ventures. The plan will guide their market growth in alignment with business development and production capabilities. The community is interested in a staged development plan that aligns with the current scale and resources of the two native food businesses. While both enterprises will begin with small production levels, the goal is to expand over time as community members undergo training, build capacity, and develop operations. The focus is on sustainable growth, ensuring the businesses can meet market demand without overextending their capacity—an essential factor in maintaining long-term success and client retention.

The tasks and deliverables of this Assignment are:

• Guide two early-stage enterprises through ‘staged’ business development plans, supporting the existing small-scale productions with the aim and vision to grow sustainably and retain clients.

• Identify potential risks to overcommitting to market segments, ensuring capacity aligns with demand.

Selection Criteria:

• Proven experience in developing and scaling strategies that align with a business’s production capacity and available resources.

• Strong problem-solving skills and an adaptive approach to navigating changes in the business environment, market demand, and internal growth.

• In-depth understanding of the food industry and its supply chains, with the ability to analyse market trends and identify opportunities for increased visibility and market expansion.

Desirable Criteria:

· Experience working with First Nations cultures or a demonstrated understanding and willingness to engage with cultural knowledge, historical context, and the structural challenges faced by First Nations peoples.

· Knowledge of the Australian agricultural industry or native food markets.

· Experience working with or understanding the dynamics of small communities in regional areas.

· Understanding or experience with small communities in regional areas.

Role information:

• Start ASAP:
• Approximately 3-6 months:
• Online with some travel:
• Victoria:

Interested to Apply?

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Please note, if you are interested in applying for the role, we will require you to meet the following criteria:

• 5 years professional experience in the relevant field
• Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident residing in Australia. Australian Citizens residing overseas may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check
• Willingness to complete a Working with Children Check

What will happen next?

Our volunteer recruitment team will be in touch with you to advise you of the next steps.

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Throughout our 40-year history, ABV has relied on our passionate and committed volunteers who use their impressive business skills to build marketplaces, mentor entrepreneurs, strengthen institutions and transform communities.

Visit our website to see more about what our volunteers have be involved in and view their stories.

ABV is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.