We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:

Grant Writer - Infrastucture Project

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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 meaningful 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 Dargo Bush Nursing Centre needs specialist volunteer grant writing support to strengthen and resubmit a $5.5 million RHIF application for a new multipurpose health facility, addressing ageing infrastructure and meeting the needs of both local residents and thousands of seasonal visitors.

The tasks and deliverables of this Assignment are:

• Review previous RHIF applications, cost plans, and feedback to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen the case.

• Work with ABV program staff and Dargo Bush Nursing Centre to clarify the project narrative, including regional health needs, visitor demand, emergency response, and long-term resilience outcomes.

• Draft, refine, and quality assure the RHIF application (EOI and, if invited, full application), ensuring clear alignment with current RHIF guidelines, assessment criteria, and Victorian regional health infrastructure priorities.

• Integrate evidence and data (e.g. visitor numbers, service usage, demographic trends) and articulate benefits for residents, visitors, and regional health systems, including disaster and surge capacity.

• Advise on supporting documentation (e.g. letters of support, risk management, implementation readiness, governance arrangements, and linkage to complementary investments, such as water infrastructure upgrades).

• Provide practical guidance on timelines, internal review processes, and internal responsibilities to support an on-time, high quality submission.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in drafting and winning competitive capital or infrastructure grants, preferably in health, community, or regional development contexts.

• Strong understanding of Australian government grant processes, assessment criteria, and evidence requirements, ideally including experience with state health infrastructure or similar funds.

• Proven ability to synthesise technical information (e.g. cost plans, design reports, service models) into clear, persuasive narratives for non-technical decisionmakers.

• High-level written communication skills, including the ability to align responses tightly to guidelines and selection criteria within strict word and format limits.

• Experience working collaboratively with community-based organisations or small services to clarify objectives, gather data, and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience with Victorian health, primary care, or bush nursing / rural health services.

• Familiarity with resilience, disaster recovery, or emergency management concepts in regional communities.

• Prior involvement in projects that integrate capital works, service expansion, and community resilience outcomes.

Role information:

• Starting in Feb 2026
• 6-8 hours per week over approximately 2 months
• **Work online **

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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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.