We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:

Business Planner and Analyst

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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

Coral Coast Physiotherapy & Allied Health is a for-profit health provider looking to diversify its revenue streams and build a sustainable business model. The organisation is exploring the establishment of a not-for-profit arm or foundation that will enable it to apply for grants, tenders, and community funding opportunities. This will support the expansion of services into community health projects and rural outreach programs to reach climate-impacted regions across Bundaberg.

The tasks and deliverables of this Assignment are:

• Review the organisation’s current business model and opportunities.

• Conduct a business analysis of options for setting up a not-for-profit or foundation.

• Develop a comparative assessment of different structural models, including potential risks and benefits.

• Recommend governance and compliance frameworks to support the new entity.

• Provide a step-by-step plan for setting up the not-for-profit or foundation, including incorporation and compliance requirements.

• Map how this structure will support access to community funding opportunities (e.g. CCQ Grants, state/federal health tenders).

Selection Criteria:

• Strong background in business analysis, strategy or organisational development, ideally within health, sport or community sectors.

• Experience facilitating business planning and theory of change processes with leaders and boards.

• Ability to assess complex organisations and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations.

• Skilled in mentoring and capacity-building, with a focus on developing tools for local use.

• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to build trust with leaders and guide them through sensitive business discussions.

Role information:

• Start Feb 2026:
• Approximately 4 months:
• Online/Remote:
• QLD:

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.