We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:

Grant Researcher & Writer

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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

East Gippsland Network of Neighbourhood Houses (EGNNH) is seeking an experienced Grant Writer & Seeker to help secure funding that will enable up to 20 Neighbourhood House Managers and community leaders from across East Gippsland to attend the Neighbourhood Houses Victoria Community Development Conference in March 2027. This important professional development event provides valuable opportunities for learning, networking, leadership development and knowledge sharing; however, the costs of travel, accommodation and conference participation create significant barriers for rural and remote communities. Working closely with EGNNH and ABV, the volunteer will research funding opportunities, develop a targeted funding strategy, prepare compelling grant and sponsorship applications, and support efforts to secure financial assistance. Through this work, the volunteer will help strengthen leadership capability, community resilience and long-term capacity across the East Gippsland Neighbourhood House sector.

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Demonstrated experience researching, preparing and submitting successful grant applications.
• Evidence of securing funding from government, philanthropic and/or corporate sources.
• Strong track record of achieving funding outcomes for community organisations.
• Knowledge of community development principles and practice.
• Ability to articulate the community impact of leadership and capacity-building initiatives.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desirable

• Understanding of the Neighbourhood House sector or similar community-based organisations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges faced by rural and remote communities, including geographic isolation and workforce capacity constraints.

Experience developing funding proposals that address regional disadvantage and community resilience.

Role information:

• Start September 2026
• Approximately 3 months
• Online/Remote
• 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.
• 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.