Project Manager – Bairnsdale Community Village
We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:
Project Manager – Bairnsdale Community Village
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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
This assignment will provide project management support for a community-led, multi-year initiative currently in Phase 1 (site acquisition and due diligence). Working with a highly committed volunteer committee, the role will establish structure, coordinate activities, and track progress to maintain momentum and achieve key milestones. The assignment will enable informed decision-making regarding site acquisition and position the organisation for subsequent development phases over a 3–6 year timeframe. The volunteer will take a proactive, collaborative approach to coordinating stakeholders, supporting volunteers, and ensuring clear plans, timelines, and deliverables are in place to guide the project through its initial phase. This assignment forms part of the Resilient Regions program, a place-based, community-driven initiative strengthening disaster preparedness, economic resilience, and social cohesion across communities in East and Central Gippsland. Through this program, ABV volunteers work alongside local partners to build capacity, strengthen systems and structures, and support communities to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related disasters.
The deliverables of this Assignment are:
• Progress tracking and reporting framework
• Risk and issue register
• Meeting schedules and coordination processes
• Final summary report outlining progress, key outcomes, and next steps
Selection Criteria:
• Demonstrated experience in project management, particularly in complex or multi-phase projects
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Experience working with or supporting volunteer-based organisations (highly desirable)
• Ability to engage, motivate, and coordinate diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with project management tools and systems
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience working with rural regional communities (desirable)
Role information:
- Start ASAP (flexible)
- Approximately 6 months
- Online/Remote
- 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.