Food Security Grants Specialist
We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:
Food Security Grants Specialist
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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
Wurruk is a small community located approximately five minutes west of Sale, Victoria, with a population of around 1,200 residents. The area has a high proportion of social housing and experiences significant socioeconomic disadvantage, with many residents unemployed and a large number of families requiring ongoing support. Wurruk Community House is also relatively isolated from food sources, particularly for vulnerable community members, with the nearest shopping precinct located five kilometres away. To address local food insecurity, the Community House has previously delivered practical cooking and nutrition programs that equipped participants with skills to prepare healthy, affordable meals; however, these programs have been suspended because the existing kitchen facilities no longer meet current safety and compliance requirements. This assignment will support Wurruk Community House to identify and secure suitable grant funding to upgrade its kitchen facilities and strengthen its long-term funding capability, enabling the delivery of essential food security programs while improving health, wellbeing, resilience, and community outcomes for residents.
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
- Demonstrated experience in grant writing for not‑for‑profit or community organisations
- Strong written communication and analytical skills
- Proven ability to translate community need into compelling funding narratives
- Ability to work collaboratively with small, capacity constrained organisation
Desirable:
- Familiarity with regional or rural community contexts
Role information:
- Start October 2026
- Approximately 3-4 months
- Online/Remote
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.
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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.