The Opportune Foundation is a youth-led, volunteer-powered platform focused on making opportunities in the impact sector visible, accessible, and achievable for young people across Australia.

We connect emerging talent with curated programs, grants, internships, volunteering roles, jobs, and leadership pathways from purpose-driven organisations, all through a central, youth-focused platform. Our work centres on closing the visibility gap between capable young people and the opportunities that can shape their futures.

All volunteers support the Executive Director and do not hold sole responsibility for organisational continuity or compliance.

About the Role

As Director of Outreach, you are responsible for Opportune’s national outreach strategy and external engagement, with accountability for how the organisation builds relationships, expands visibility, and connects with partners across Australia.

This is a senior volunteer leadership role combining strategic oversight with practical engagement. You will design and coordinate outreach initiatives, guide a distributed team of state-based outreach representatives, and work closely with other portfolios to ensure outreach activity is consistent, aligned, and effective.

While outreach activities may be delegated, you retain overall responsibility for outreach standards, coordination, and strategic direction. Formal partnerships or commitments are progressed collaboratively and escalated for approval where required. This role suits people able to make a meaningful contribution over time, without fixed weekly hour requirements.

Location: Remote (Australia-based preferred)
Reporting to: Executive Director
Status: Recruiting on a rolling basis

Key Responsibilities

National Outreach Strategy

• Develop, implement, and oversee a coordinated national outreach strategy aligned with Opportune’s organisational objectives

• Set outreach priorities, target sectors, and engagement standards across states and regions

• Monitor outreach activity and outcomes, using insights to refine strategy over time

Partnerships and External Relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with external organisations, institutions, and stakeholders

• Identify and progress potential collaboration opportunities, referrals, and strategic partnerships

• Coordinate partnership discussions while escalating formal agreements or commitments for approval where required

• Represent Opportune at relevant events, forums, and networking opportunities where appropriate

State-Based Outreach Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and support state-based outreach representatives

• Provide guidance on outreach standards, messaging, and expectations

• Coordinate outreach efforts nationally to ensure consistency and avoid duplication

• Support onboarding and capability-building within the outreach team as required

Outreach Materials and Resources

• Oversee the development and maintenance of outreach materials, presentations, and proposals

• Ensure materials are accurate, accessible, and aligned with Opportune’s brand and strategic positioning

Cross-Team Collaboration and Lead Sharing

• Work collaboratively with Operations, Marketing, and other teams to integrate outreach into broader campaigns

• Share partnership leads and collaborative opportunities with relevant portfolios to support organisational outcomes

Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain oversight of outreach activity, including partnership tracking and engagement outcomes

• Provide regular updates and strategic insights to the Executive Director and leadership team

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commitment to youth visibility, access to opportunity, and purpose-driven work

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Experience working with networks, partnerships, or community engagement

• Confidence leading and coordinating a distributed or volunteer team

• Strategic mindset with the ability to set priorities and deliver consistent outcomes

• Comfort working with shared digital tools and collaborative systems

What You’ll Gain

• Senior leadership experience overseeing a national outreach function

• Opportunities to build relationships with organisations, educators, and changemakers

• Practical experience in partnership development and strategic engagement

• A platform to amplify youth voices and connect opportunities with those who need them most

If you have questions about the role or would like to submit an expression of interest, please contact contact@opportunefoundation.com.au.

The Opportune Foundation is a youth-led, volunteer-powered platform focused on making opportunities in the impact sector visible, accessible, and achievable for young people across Australia.

We connect emerging talent with curated programs, grants, internships, volunteering roles, jobs, and leadership pathways from purpose-driven organisations, all through a central, youth-focused platform. Our work centres on closing the visibility gap between capable young people and the opportunities that can shape their futures.

All volunteers support the Executive Director and do not hold sole responsibility for organisational continuity or compliance.

About the role
As a State Outreach Representative, you act as Opportune’s local connector within your state or territory. Your role is to ensure Opportune’s work is informed by local context, community needs, and emerging opportunities, while helping increase awareness of the platform among young people and youth-facing organisations.

This is an advisory and representative role. You will support Opportune’s national outreach efforts by sharing opportunities, representing the organisation at local events, and contributing local insight that strengthens our overall impact. While you may identify opportunities or partnership leads, responsibility for formal agreements, vetting, and publication sits with the relevant Director and Operations teams.

You will work closely with the Director of Outreach and collaborate with a network of state-based peers. This role suits people able to make a meaningful contribution over time, without fixed weekly hour requirements.

Location: Remote (based in your home state or territory)
Reporting to: Director of Outreach
Status: Recruiting on a rolling basis

Key Responsibilities

Community Connection and Representation

• Share Opportune opportunities and updates within your local community, both online and in person

• Represent Opportune at local events, programs, or networking opportunities where appropriate

• Act as a local point of contact for youth organisations, schools, and community groups

Partnership Building and Local Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, and youth spaces in your area

• Identify potential local collaboration opportunities, such as events, campaigns, or initiatives, and share these with the Director of Outreach

Local Insights and National Campaign Support

• Provide regular feedback on local youth needs, trends, and emerging opportunities

• Support the adaptation of national campaigns to better reflect your local context

• Contribute local stories, insights, or highlights to support Opportune’s outreach and communications

Opportunity Identification

• Identify and share relevant local or regional opportunities with the Director of Outreach or Operations team for review and potential publication

• Support the flow of local opportunity leads while recognising that vetting, publication, and follow-through are managed by Operations and Curation teams

Team Collaboration

• Participate in regular check-ins with the Director of Outreach and other State Outreach Representatives

• Share updates, learnings, and ideas to support national alignment and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Genuine interest in youth empowerment, access, and opportunity

• Local knowledge and a willingness to engage with your community

• Confidence sharing information in both digital and in-person spaces

• Reliability and initiative within a flexible volunteer role

• Alignment with Opportune’s purpose and values

No formal experience is required. Curiosity, care, and a collaborative mindset are highly valued.

Bonus: Involvement in youth programs, community initiatives, education, advocacy, or the impact sector (formal or informal).

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in grassroots outreach, community engagement, and local representation

• The opportunity to contribute local insight to a national, youth-led platform

• Connections with peers and partners across Australia

• Mentorship and collaboration within a supportive volunteer network

• Recognition of your contribution through references, volunteer certificates, or leadership endorsements upon request

If you have questions about the role or would like to submit an expression of interest, please contact contact@opportunefoundation.com.au.