Organizational Development Advisor

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    In Country
  • Partner Organisation
    BIRTH Fiji
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Proposed start date
    05 April 2027
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Closes 09 December 2026

We’re looking for an Organisational Development Advisor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Fiji.

  • This assignment seeks to strengthen BIRTH Fiji's organisational leadership, governance and operational capacity through collaborative mentoring and support in change management, succession planning and inclusive organisational practices
  • To be considered for this role, you’ll need advanced qualifications in organisational development, leadership, governance or change management, relevant professional certification and extensive experience working with senior management and boards, including a strong understanding of corporate governance and the NGO sector
  • You will be working alongside BIRTH Fiji's Board, CEO, senior management and staff to strengthen organisational systems, leadership capabilities and sustainable practices

About the partner organisation 

Building Innate Resilience Through Hearts (BIRTH) Fiji is a community-based organisation in Lautoka, Fiji, dedicated to promoting human rights, wellbeing and dignity, particularly for women, children and vulnerable communities. BIRTH Fiji provides free counselling, mental health support, social work interventions and community awareness programs to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, abuse and other social challenges. The organisation also delivers humanitarian assistance and works with local stakeholders to support vulnerable community members. Following significant organisational growth, BIRTH Fiji is seeking a volunteer to work alongside its leadership team to strengthen governance, organisational processes and succession planning for long-term sustainability. 


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

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

AUD$ 2,229 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.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include obtaining a First Aid Certificate as well as different formats of reference checks (details to be discussed upon selection).

Please note that the Program is temporarily unable to support Approved Accompanying Dependents (AADs) to Fiji until further notice.

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