We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:

Strategic Planning Advisor

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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 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

Support the Central Queensland Multicultural Association (CQMA) to strengthen governance, organisational capacity and long‑term sustainability. With secure premises in place, CQMA is now focused on future planning and strategic growth. This volunteer role supports the development of a shared 5–10 year strategy and prepares the organisation to pursue future funding, infrastructure and partnership opportunities aligned to its vision for a Multicultural Hub—a culturally inclusive, multipurpose community space with sustainable revenue streams. Working alongside CQMA’s leadership, the role helps strengthen foundations and position the organisation to engage confidently with government and local stakeholders, guided by strong values of diversity, inclusion and collaboration.

The tasks and deliverables of this Assignment are:

• Facilitate development of a 5-10 year strategic plan aligned to CQMA’s vision, purpose, and values

• Clarify and document CQMA’s long-term vision, including the Multicultural Hub concept and pathways to delivery

• Strengthen governance, internal structures, and role clarity across the Board, staff, and volunteers

• Support planning for income diversification and financial sustainability, including consideration of social enterprise opportunities

• Assist CQMA to prioritise activities and manage limited capacity effectively

• Support planning for future funding, partnership, and advocacy conversations (local, state, and federal)

• Provide guidance on grant readiness and resourcing options (e.g. paid grant writing or part-time roles)

• Strengthen CQMA’s role as a community connector, including in disaster preparedness, recovery, and resilience contexts

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in organisational development, strategic planning, or governance

• Experience working with community led, not for profit or multicultural organisations

• Strong understanding of cross-cultural and community development contexts

• Ability to work collaboratively with boards, staff, volunteers, and diverse stakeholders

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Role information:

• Start May 2026
• *Approximately 4 months
• Online with some Travel
• 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.

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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.