• Location: Australia-wide (remote)

Grounded Community Land Trust Advocacy Inc. is a forward-thinking NGO advocating for the development of Community Land Trusts (CLTs) in Australia—an innovative housing model ensuring long-term affordability. While the UK has seen explosive growth in CLTs, Australia is poised to catch up, and Grounded is leading the charge.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our voluntary board! To steer our growing organisation, we need a finance & investment advisor, a lawyer with property law experience, and a planner focused on housing affordability.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking board members with expertise in:

• Finance & investment to support Grounded’s growth
• Property lawyer to navigate legal frameworks for CLTs
• Planner with a passion for housing affordability

Bonus skills include:

• Construction project management
• Advocacy & Policy
• Grant writing
• Planning reform
• Governance & community housing

You’ll play an integral role in simplifying the startup process for CLTs, working to reimagine the development model from a public interest perspective and incorporating best practices in governance, finance, and planning.

Why Join Grounded?

• Be part of an agile, innovative NGO making a real difference in the housing sector.
• Work remotely via monthly Zoom meetings (Tuesdays 12:30 – 2PM).
• Engage in meaningful work through subcommittees and collaborative cloud-based projects.
• Help deliver long-term affordable housing solutions across Australia

Our Values

• Grounded in Recognition: Acknowledge First Nations’ stewardship of the land.
• Grounded in Justice: Advocate for everyone’s right to affordable housing.
• Grounded in Equity: Ensure land values align with incomes for future generations.
• Grounded in Responsibility: Commit to building a greener, fairer world for future generations.
• Grounded in Community: Foster unity around a shared vision for our collective future.

What You Bring

• A growth mentality and a passion for challenging established systems.
• Moderate computer literacy with a cloud-based orientation.
• An incredible network and a desire to leverage it for community-driven impact.

What We Offer

• A meaningful connection with an emerging community organisation.
• The chance to apply your professional skills to citizen-led housing solutions.
• Training and development opportunities in the not-for-profit sector.
• The opportunity to give back to your community and shape Australia’s housing future.

If you’re ready to help create a fairer, more sustainable housing system and be part of a pioneering movement, apply today and join Grounded Community Land Trust Advocacy in transforming housing for future generations.

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