We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:
Community Business Case & Market 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
Use your market research and business analysis skills to support the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust to explore a meaningful community enterprise. In this volunteer role, you will help assess the viability of establishing a locally led lawn and home maintenance service for NDIS participants and aged care recipients—addressing a critical gap in accessible, reliable and culturally appropriate services. Working as part of ABV’s Resilient Regions program, you’ll collaborate closely with the Trust and local stakeholders to understand community needs, analyse demand and funding pathways, and develop a practical, culturally appropriate business case. Your work will help shape a sustainable service model that creates local employment opportunities while improving essential services for elders and vulnerable community members. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your professional expertise to a community-led initiative that strengthens economic resilience, supports self-determination, and delivers lasting social impact.
Selection Criteria:
Essential
• Demonstrated experience in market research and business case development, ideally for small businesses or community-led enterprises
• Proven ability to design practical, financially sustainable business models, including pricing and revenue strategies
• Experience working with or alongside First Nations Communities, with a commitment to culturally appropriate and respectful engagement
• Ability to identify and develop partnerships and referral pathways to support service uptake and growth
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build trust within community settings.
Desirable • Strong understanding of NDIS and/or aged care sectors, including funding models, service delivery requirements, and compliance considerations.
• Understanding of regional/ remote communities.
Role information:
- Start ASAP/flexible
- Approximately 3 months
- Online/Remote with one site visit
- Victoria
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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.