Acco Homeownership Officer

Work Type / Duration Full Time, maximum term contract Location Based in Bendigo and Shepparton Application Deadline Applications close 31 October About AHV Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) is an Aboriginal community organisation responsible for managing more than rental properties for Aboriginal people living in Victoria. Our vision is to ensure that Aboriginal Victorians secure appropriate affordable housing as a pathway to better lives and stronger communities. In addition to being the largest Aboriginal Registered Housing Agency in Australia, AHV is the lead agency for Victoria's Aboriginal housing and homelessness policy. As the housing and homelessness policy lead in the Victorian Aboriginal community, AHV has a responsibility to work in partnership with the Government to secure resources and reforms, implement the policy, and support sector development to empower Victoria's Aboriginal community to determine its chosen housing future. AHV's housing services are targeted to those most in need of support. Through the provision of secure housing by an Aboriginal rental provider, AHV helps strengthen and maintain Aboriginal communities and cultural ties. Role Overview Based in our Bendigo and Shepparton offices, 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. 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. 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. Key Skills CCTV Federal Agencies Customer Service Clearance Facility Suspicious Activity Property Damage Public Safety Daily Operations Professional Development Access Control Communication General Public Procedures Powerpoint Employment Details Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Applications To apply please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description (also by COB 31 October). Applications should be sent using the subject line: ACCO Homeownership Officer. Please direct enquiries about the position to Rian on. EEO Statement Throughout this document the term Aboriginal is used to refer to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr