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Strategic Asset Manager
- Work Type/s: Full Time, ongoing contract
- Location: Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
- Applications close: 17 April 2026
The Strategic Asset Manager is part of the Assets and Development Division. The Assets and Development Division’s core role is to lead the development and implementation of asset management strategies that align with and inform AHV’s strategic directions; develop and maintain high quality policies, systems, and practices to achieve optimal return on investment and effectively deploy AHV’s social housing assets. It has lead responsibility for:
- Preserving and growing the value and size of AHV’s asset portfolio.
- Ensuring that housing stock is appropriately located, maintained and suitable to meet compliance requirements and AHV’s social and community objectives.
- Contributing to the asset capability of the Aboriginal housing sector where required.
The Strategic Asset Manager is responsible for developing and implementing financially responsible strategies that preserve and grow the value of AHV’s physical assets, ensuring that AHV’s housing is appropriately located, maintained and suitable to meet AHV’s social and community objectives.
The Strategic Asset Manager is responsible for the effective management of AHV’s portfolio of properties.
We are looking for someone who will bring a client centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills (KSC):
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal communities and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
- Proven experience in concept development, feasibility studies, planning and delivery of new developments and projects.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and managing project teams to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Sound experience preparing comprehensive management reports and evaluations.
- Sound experience and knowledge of OH&S as it applies to the housing and construction industry.
- Proven experience in cost planning, cost control, forecasting and commercial administration.
- Proven understanding of Australian Standards, Building Codes of Australia, Council and other relevant development requirements.
- Experience in leading and managing staff.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- High level interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with peers, staff and other stakeholders, and exercise influence in a range of contexts.
- Ability to work independently, including capacity to exercise effective personal judgement.
This position will be based in Fitzroy North with metropolitan and some regional travel required.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description by COB 17 April 2026.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Senior Development Manager
Please direct enquiries about the role to Drago on 0466 913 708.
Property Compliance Officer
- Work Type/s: Full Time, ongoing contract
- Location: Gippsland region
- Applications close: 31 March 2026
The Property Compliance Officer (PCO) is primarily responsible for the inspection of AHV properties and assessment of their condition for the purposes of assisting AHV understand the condition of its housing stock and to contribute to the development of capital works programs and effective management of assets.
The PCO activities will contribute to ensuring AHV achieves its strategic directions as set out in the business plan by assisting the organisation to understand the quality and condition of the stock it maintains and manage its assets in accordance with AHV’s strategic objectives. This in turn will support AHV in its contribution to the self-determination and self-management of the Victorian Aboriginal Community.
We are looking for someone who will bring a client centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills (KSC):
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
- Sound knowledge and experience in the application of relevant statutory Building Codes, Acts and Regulations and residential construction techniques and methods.
- Up to date knowledge of current quality assurance and OH&S standards in relation to the residential building industry.
- The ability to monitor data integrity and apply appropriate procedures for maintaining accurate records.
- The ability to build rapport and work with clients with complex needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to present to a range of audiences
- Knowledge of the community housing sector and an understanding of the issues it faces.
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding work load.
- Ability to work autonomously and to operate at a high level of personal responsibility for the effective completion of tasks.
This position will be based in the Gippsland region with regional travel required.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description (also available at https://www.ahvic.org.au/about/ahv-careers) by COB 31 March 2026.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Property Compliance Officer
Please direct enquiries about the role to Andrea on 0447 885 867.