Architectural Design Advisor

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

• You will be working alongside the Public Rental Board Team.
• As a volunteer, you will support capacity building by supporting the current team at the Public Rental Board in design and architectural support.
• Participate in meetings, planning, and consulting.

About the Partner Organisation 

Public Rental Board was separated from the Housing Authority in 1989 due to World Bank recommendations. The Bank’s analysis revealed that there was a need for a body corporate to monitor the rental flats for the underprivileged tenants.The Public Rental Board (PRB) was established on 16th May 1989 under the Housing (Amendment) Decree No 12 of 1989 which included 24 rental estates comprising 1,753 rental flats. The Housing (Amendment) decree is part of the Housing Act of 1955. The Board was established to provide affordable rental flats to low income earners on a transitional basis without incurring a loss. From its inception the Board has continually struggled to operate profitably on an annual basis after a negative asset of $11,322,000 was transferred into PRB books.

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 - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.