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ACCO Homeownership Officer - Southern Victoria
- Work Type/s: Part Time (0.6) maximum term contract
- Location: Based in Melbourne and Southern Victoria
- Applications close: 30 April 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
We are seeking applications from highly motivated, reliable people who are keen to work in an Aboriginal organisation that is taking the next step towards self-determination and self-management by ensuring that the organisation is able to maintain a sustainable and financially viable housing portfolio across Victoria for Aboriginal people.
Based in our Fitzroy North office, the ACCO (Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation) Homeownership Officer will provide culturally appropriate support to First Nations Peoples to access the First Peoples Home Ownership Program. The role is community-facing and focused on engagement, eligibility support, referrals, advocacy, and promotion.
The ACCO Homeownership Officer will walk alongside families to build confidence, financial capability, and readiness for homeownership, while also partnering with stakeholders to reduce systemic barriers and strengthen pathways.
We are looking for someone who will bring a client-centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills:
Essential
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, outreach, or advocacy.
• Ability to deliver culturally safe, inclusive, and responsive services.
• Experience providing client support, referrals, and navigation across housing or financial systems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational skills including reporting, record-keeping, and project delivery.
Desirable
• Understanding of housing finance, financial literacy, and systemic barriers to homeownership.
• Experience working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations or community housing/financial services.
• Familiarity with government-funded reporting and compliance requirements.
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 30 April 2026.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: ACCO Homeownership Officer - Southern.
Please direct enquiries about the position to Daniela on 0439 381 992.
Housing Officer - Shepparton
- Work Type: Full time, ongoing contract
- Location: Shepparton region
- Applications close: 30 April 2026
We are seeking applications from highly motivated, reliable people who are keen to work in an Aboriginal organisation that is taking the next step towards self-determination and self-management by ensuring that the organisation is able to maintain a sustainable and financially viable housing portfolio across Victoria for Aboriginal people.
The Housing Officer (HO) reports to the Housing Coordinator. The HO role is responsible for establishing sustainable tenancies with AHV’s client base, including undertaking property management duties with a complex client base. Housing Officers are required to build relationships with support services in their region to assist clients and support community capacity building.
We are looking for someone with awareness of Aboriginal cultures and the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia. They will bring a client centred focus to the role whilst being able to work within the legislative framework. Key attributes and skills required for the role include:
- 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.
- Knowledge of the tenancy and property management requirements of an Aboriginal housing provider or public housing provider, including the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, and other relevant legislation (or a demonstrated ability to acquire that knowledge quickly).
- Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously and to operate at a high level of personal responsibility for the effective completion of tasks.
- Experience working effectively with clients with complex needs and an ability to effectively and confidently manage conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with AHV colleagues and management, external services and government organisations in order to achieve positive outcomes.
- The ability to monitor data integrity and apply appropriate procedures for maintaining accurate records.
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload and remain solution-focused.
- Proven experience with the Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new software programs.
This position will be based in Shepparton with travel in regional Victoria is 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 30 April 2026.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Housing Officer - Shepparton.
Please direct inquiries about the position to Leonie on 0474 741 190.
Property Compliance Officer - Mildura
- Work Type/s: Full Time, ongoing contract
- Location: Mildura
- Applications close: 30 April 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 Mildura 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 30 April 2026.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Property Compliance Officer - Mildura
Please direct enquiries about the role to Andrea on 0447 885 867.
Finance Business Partner - Accounting
- Work Type/s: Full Time, ongoing contract
- Location: Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
- Applications close: 17 April 2026
The Finance team supports AHV in its contribution to the self-determination and self-management of the Victorian Aboriginal Community by ensuring that the organisation is able to meet its key financial objectives by maintaining the highest quality accounting and financial practices.
The objective of the Finance Business Partner – Accounting is to maintain high quality, timely and accurate processing of financial information into Microsoft Dynamics – Business Central financial system and other software or system interface.
The incumbent will be expected to provide support to the Chief Finance Officer and to the wider finance team in general and to work towards meeting the required processing and reporting deadlines as per AHV policies and procedures, legislative requirements and internal practices.
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 of and experience in accounting policy, practice and statutory requirements and the ability to analyse and report on standard statutory accounts.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and resolve issues.
- Demonstrated capacity to apply absolute discretion when dealing with confidential information.
- Good presentation, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with PC based integrated accounting software and strong computing skills including Microsoft Office suite particularly a sound knowledge of Excel.
This position will be based in Fitzroy North.
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: Finance Business Partner - Accounting
Please direct enquiries about the role to Mangalika on 0447 202 139.
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.