• Work Type/s: Full Time, ongoing contract
• Location: Based in Fitzroy North with travel required

About Us

Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) is an Aboriginal community organisation responsible for managing more than 1,500 rental properties for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 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, Mana-na worn-tyeen maar-takoort. As the housing policy lead in the Aboriginal community, AHV has responsibility to work in partnership with the Government to secure the resources and reforms to implement the policy, while we 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 landlord, AHV helps strengthen and maintain Aboriginal communities and cultural ties.

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.

The Role

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

This position will be based in Fitzroy North with metropolitan and some regional travel required.

Please direct enquiries about the role to Daniel on 0437 639 182.

A position description is attached.