Opportunities Available

Village Design Panel (Architectural Review Committee):

Chairperson and Design Assessor roles

Casual/part-time (a few hours a month); partially paid and honorary/volunteer roles.


The Village Design Panel (VDP) as the assesses house designs for the Ecovillage Principal Body Corporate.


The VDP is seeking additional Design Assessors and a Chairperson. If you have an interest in sustainable design and would like to join the existing team of six, can you please refer to the attached Role Descriptions. The vacant positions will be advertised until they are filled.


Benefits of being appointed as a Village Design Panel member:

  • Be part of a great niche team that is passionate about sustainable design

  • Learn more about ecologically sustainable design (ESD) and see its practical results.

  • Add a unique and prestigious role to your Resume.

  • Contribute to the wider community and support the world-famous Ecovillage at Currumbin, which has won more than 32 awards for its sustainable development.

The VDP is made up of four members and Assessors, involving architects, designers, engineers, and sustainable design specialists but more people are needed.


The VDP roles best suit industry professionals, later year students, or retired professionals, with an interest in community development and best practice design.


Role descriptions and how to apply are available HERE (PDF).