We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:

Governance 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 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

Wide Bay Kids Community Inc., a rapidly growing Bundaberg-based not-for-profit, supports families, children and young people through programs, information and community events that foster wellbeing, inclusion and resilience. With a strong track record in place-based projects and partnerships across schools, councils and health services, the organisation is seeking external expertise to strengthen governance, identify opportunities and gaps and co-develop a strategic plan for long-term sustainability. Key priorities include Board development, succession planning, embedding organisational values and exploring new funding opportunities to secure Wide Bay Kids’ ongoing impact in the community.

The tasks and deliverables of this Assignment are:

• Invest time in understanding the organisation’s leadership team, their vision, challenges and their community

• Conduct a needs assessment and facilitate discussions to identify priorities and risks

• Develop a draft Strategic Plan (2026-2028) and see it through to finalise it

• Make recommendations relating to governance or operations (e.g., Board Skills Matrix, Succession Plan, Values Alignment Framework)

• Implement an inclusion and equity lens across the organisation

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in governance, strategy, and organisational development.

• Strong facilitation skills in working with boards and community-based organisations.

• Ability to provide practical, actionable advice in an online setting.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Collaborative, respectful, and community-led approach.

Desirable

• A background in health and/or disaster management

Role information:

• Start January 2026:
• Approximately 6 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.

Find out what our volunteers love most about working with our communities:

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.