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Senior Housing Officer
- Work Type: Full time,
- Location: Based in Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
- Applications close: 31 March 2023
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 role of the Senior Housing Officer (SHO) is critical in establishing sustainable rentals with AHV's client base. Working within the framework of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) and AHV's policies and guidelines, the SHO is responsible managing a small team of Housing Officers, through supervision, coaching and training to facilitate the delivery of quality outcomes: contributing to asset and service delivery planning and contributing to decision in relation to asset utilisation and maintenance. The SHO also has a pivotal role in managing key relationships within the region and needs to be responsible for coordinating the services of renters and applicants with complex needs, with a particular focus on those affected by family violence.
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:
- Demonstrated capacity to lead a small team
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and represent AHV in forums
- Knowledge of tenancy and property management requirements of an Aboriginal Housing provider, or public housing provider
- Ability to monitor data integrity
- Confidence in using a range of IT systems
- Written and verbal communication skills
This position will be based in our Fitzroy North office with some travel required.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached Position Description by COB 31 March 2023.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Senior Housing Officer.
Please direct enquiries about the position to Rachel on 0438 976 522.
Housing Officer – Bairnsdale region
- Work Type: Full time, ongoing contract
- Location: Bairnsdale region
- Applications close: 31 March 2023
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 Senior Housing Officer. 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 Bairnsdale with some travel in regional Victoria required.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description by COB 31 March 2023.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Housing Officer - Bairnsdale.
Please direct inquiries about the position to Rachel on 0438 976 522.
Manager, Blueprint – Aboriginal-specific Homelessness System Project
- Work Type/s: Full Time, 12 month contract
- Location: Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
- Applications close: 31 March 2023
The Strategy and Performance division is responsible for: strategic policy development; grant funded programs, advocacy, communications; data collection and management; governance support and key performance reporting. It is also holds the Secretariat role for the Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework (VAHHF) – Mana-na worn-tyeen maar-takoort (Every Aboriginal Person Has a Home) and the Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Forum (AHHF).
Establishing an Aboriginal-specific homelessness system that responds to the Aboriginal homelessness crisis, is trauma informed, and built on the principles of self-determination, is a key goal of Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort. After extensive consultation with the community, and under the guidance of a Steering Committee of Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Forum members, Homes Victoria, and the Council to Homeless Persons, the Final Report: Blueprint for an Aboriginal-specific Homelessness System in Victoria (Blueprint) was launched at the Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Summit in 2022.
The Blueprint provides a design of an Aboriginal-specific homelessness system and a plan to practically implement each of the system features that are the building blocks for a future focused, connected and culturally safe Aboriginal homelessness system. Implementing the Blueprint will requires a ground up, Aboriginal community led process overseen by a Statewide Aboriginal agency leading system stewardship. The Stewardship role is auspiced by Aboriginal Housing Victoria.
Reporting to the Director, Strategy and Performance, the Blueprint Manager will work closely with the Blueprint Steering Group to develop and progress the implementation plan. The role is also responsible for overall project management.
The position will be responsible for:
• Oversee the progression of key tasks of the Blueprint implementation plan
• Monitor financial performance of the project within budget.
• Maintain effective compliance as they relate to the Funding Agreement.
• Provide detailed and high-level reporting as required.
• Provide high quality and timely written materials including correspondence, data and trends reports, briefings and presentations and/or project briefs.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the sector and with like agencies to develop and refine policy positions, protocols and pro design.
• Project management including planning, resourcing, implementation and achievement of agreed deliverables.
• Program development including leading program design and revision of program specifications, procedures, guidelines and other documentation in line with continuous quality improvement.
This position will be based in Fitzroy North and with some travel in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria required.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description by COB 31 March 2023.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Manager Blueprint
Please direct enquiries about the role to Lisa on 0499 904 939.
Manager, Strategic Policy, Advocacy and Communications
- Work Type/s: Full Time, 12 month contract
- Location: Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
- Applications close: 31 March 2023
The Division of Strategy and Performance (DSP) primary role is to drive key strategies, advocacy and communications that improve Aboriginal housing and homelessness outcomes. The AHHF 20-year vision is for a unified and vibrant Victorian Aboriginal community housing sector delivery quality services and housing equity within a generation.
It does this by supporting AHV, the Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Forum members, Community Housing Organisations (CHOs), Local Government and Homes Victoria in leading the coordination in policy development, partner and stakeholder engagement and advocacy efforts. Key focus areas for the unit are:
1. Aboriginal Housing Victoria Strategic Plan
2. Aboriginal Housing Victoria Business Plan
3. Mana-na worn-tyeen maar-takoort Every Aboriginal Person Has A Home: - The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework (VAHHF)
4. Blueprint for an Aboriginal specific homelessness system in Victoria
5. VAHHF 5-year Implementation Plan
6. Victorian Closing the Gap Housing Sector Strengthening Plan
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for achieving effective strategic advocacy, policy and communication goals. This includes effective leadership, people management, task management, risk, compliance and financial performance of the team.
The role will be required to work with both the Manager for Governance Performance Quality Services (GPQS) who leads our risk, compliance and performance requirements and the Manager for Blueprint for an Aboriginal specific homelessness system in Victoria who leads the secretariat function and its implementation.
The role will provide inspiring leadership and people management support to their staff, oversee the day-to-day work of the team and will operate within the AHV Delegations Register.
This position will be based in Fitzroy North and with some travel in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria required.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description by COB 31 March 2023.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Manager SPAC
Please direct enquiries about the role to Lisa on 0499 904 939.
Expression of Interest for Board Directorships
AHV maintains a mix of Directors on the Board from different backgrounds, with complementary skills and experience in the areas of business, governance, asset management, law, finance and accounting, communications, and social housing and Aboriginal community controlled sectors.
AHV is undertaking an open expression of interest (EOI) process, to attract suitably qualified candidates for future directorships on the AHV Board. We are particularly interested in seeking Aboriginal candidates, including Aboriginal women.
We are intending to establish a register of interested candidates who have been assessed as demonstrating the potential skills and attributes required, for nomination to Director vacancies as they become available. Wherever possible, AHV will seek to appoint Aboriginal candidates but we recognise this may not always be possible.
An EOI information pack is available that provides details on the EOI process, and the skills and attributes for selection of candidates. An EOI form is also included.
A copy of the EOI pack is available by contacting Georgie Larkins, Secretariat Policy Officer at AHV via email: georgie.l@ahvic.org.au.
Interested potential candidates are requested to complete and return the EOI form.