Community Development Mentor

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    Remote Volunteering
  • Partner Organisation
    Coral Triangle Center
  • Duration
    6 months
  • Proposed start date
    02 November 2026
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Closes 24 September 2026

Coral Triangle Center (CTC) is looking for a Community Development Mentor who can volunteer remotely from home for six months. 

  • This assignment seeks to support CTC in strengthening its community development (CD) approach within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and sustainable fisheries through technical guidance, capacity building, strategic planning, and development of tools and frameworks.
  • You will be working alongside The CTC team to uphold values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • You will also participate in building partnership opportunities for community development initiatives.

About the partner organisation 

Coral Triangle Center (CTC) is a foundation based in Indonesia with regional scope and global impact. Since 2010, we have worked with communities, governments, the private sector, and partners to strengthen marine resource management and protect coral reef ecosystems across the Coral Triangle. CTC supports on-the-ground conservation in Bali, Maluku and in Timor-Leste, and lead learning networks of women leaders, local government executives and marine protected area practitioners in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. Our Center for Marine Conservation in Bali serves as a dynamic space for training programs, public outreach, interactive exhibits, and cultural performances, engaging action to protect our oceans and the life they sustain.


About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

AUD$ 79 per month.

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Requirements

  • All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
  • A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
  • A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  


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