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Financial Counsellor
- Work Type/s: Part Time, maximum term contract
- Location: Based in Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
- Applications close: 5 September 2025
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only
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 but delivering services statewide, the Financial Counsellor will support Community experiencing financial hardship or requiring financial counselling where renting stress is a contributing factor and/or to improve access to home ownership for Aboriginal Victorians.
The Financial Counsellor will work closely with the AHV teams, other ACCOs, community legal centres and relevant support service providers to provide holistic support to clients. This will integrate financial counselling with appropriate AHV services, providing a comprehensive response to the complex needs of our clients.
We are looking for someone who will bring a client-centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills:
- 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.
- Experience of financial counselling issues experienced by individuals and families and an understanding of the issues that contribute to this.
- Competent counselling and interpersonal skills including negotiating and conflict resolution skills and the ability to counsel clients in a supportive non-judgemental manner.
- Ability to assess a person’s financial situation, identify possible options and communicate this knowledge to individuals clearly and effectively.
- Ability to advocate and negotiate on person’s behalf and help develop self-determined skills around financial management.
- Experience working effectively with clients with complex needs.
- 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.
Position based at our Fitzroy North office with travel required.
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description by COB 5 September 2025.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Financial Counsellor.
Please direct enquiries about the position to Rian on 0459 100 313.
Renter Home Purchase Project Officer
- Work Type/s: Part Time, maximum term contract
- Location: Based in Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
- Applications close: 5 September 2025
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.
This role will oversee The Renter Home Purchase Program (RHPP) pilot which is a new initiative developed by Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) that gives eligible renters the opportunity to buy the home they currently live in supporting Aboriginal home ownership by recognising renters’ deep connections to their homes, families and communities. This program supports pathways towards Aboriginal home ownership, building long-term stability, creating intergenerational wealth, and strengthening community connection.
The RHPP Project Officer will aid the Victorian Aboriginal Community to engage in the program and help develop potential Rent to Buy schemes. The position will provide non-financial advice and guidance to the community, assess EOI’s made through the scheme and make recommendations on approval for purchase by working with the relevant internal Directors. The role will also support the development of an evaluation at the end of the Pilot to determine ongoing feasibility of the program.
We are looking for someone who will bring a client-centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills:
- 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.
- Experience in developing a diverse range of corporate and operational policies, program procedures and manuals with a continuous improvement approach.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively within and across teams to ensure the completion of common goals.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely present information both in writing and verbally, together with the ability to communicate complex concepts to a broad audience.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills, particularly when working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Some knowledge of the roles of the community housing and property sector.
- Highly organised with the ability to work on multiple tasks, manage competing priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Position based at our Fitzroy North office with travel required.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description by COB 5 September 2025.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: RHPP Officer.
Please direct enquiries about the position to Rian on 0459 100 313.
Life Coach
- Work Type/s: Full Time, maximum term contract
- Location: Based in Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
- Applications close: 29 August 2025
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only
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 Life Coach will contribute to the design and development of aspirations and goals and to work closely with other members of the Wellbeing Programs and Operations teams, along with a diverse range of staff from stakeholder agencies.
AHV’s Wellbeing Programs aim to:
- better understand the needs, characteristics and aspirations of Aboriginal people in social housing; and
- strengthen the link between tenancy management and service delivery; and
- actively assist households to improve life outcomes and achieve their aspirations.
We are looking for someone who will bring a client-centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills:
- 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 and experience of working with individuals and families in needs assessment and personal development planning.
- Ability to engage, support and motivate individuals, groups and service providers.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, government and community organisations, to effectively coordinate coaching and other support activities that promote the achievement of positive outcomes for clients.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Extensive life experience and empathy for others’ experiences.
- Establishes and encourages positive relationships.
- Aspirational belief in the capacity of each person to achieve.
- Collaborative and coordinated approach to finding solutions to challenges.
Position based at our Fitzroy North office with travel required.
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description by COB 29 August 2025.
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Life Coach.
Please direct enquiries about the position to Trudi on 0436 475 932.