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 and homeless 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.

Reporting to the Asset Manager, the Project Coordinator will primarily be responsible for delivering AHV’s development and acquisition and disposals programs, along with participating in the development of AHV’s Asset Management plans and AHV’s ongoing asset management strategy, policies and functions. The Coordinator will play a key role in the development and co-ordination of a range of projects to deliver on AHV housing initiatives. An essential function of the role is facilitating the flow of information among team members and across the organisation.

The Project Coordinator’s activities will contribute to AHV achieving its strategic directions as set out in the business plan by managing the associated activities within set time, cost and quality parameters. This in turn will support AHV in its contribution to the self-determination and self-management of the Victorian Aboriginal Community.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate client side project management of development and major works including coordination of consultants, financial management and reporting and engagement with external stakeholders.
• Preparation of tender and quotation documents.
• Build effective relationships with contractors, clients and external stakeholders.
• Manage job scheduling and job progress from start to finish in an efficient and cost effective manner with a strong focus on quality.
• Troubleshoot and validate variations where applicable.
• Ensure projects meet specifications and quality requirements and are completed to deadlines in accordance with the contract and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to planning of works and allocation of resources generally and lead delivery of AHV’s development and growth ambitions.
• Participate in targeted business improvement projects to improve systems, policy, procedure, and practice.
• Undertake asset management activities related to the sale, purchase and development of properties as directed.

Key Selection Criteria

• 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 managing building construction and major repairs projects on time and to budget.
• Strong understanding of building codes, finishing standards, products, suppliers, contracts, scope of works and the variation process.
• Demonstrable experience in project management or similar role previously dealing with projects up to $5m
• Other relevant building or Asset Management qualifications and experience
• A good understanding of the principles of property and asset management.
• Highly organised with the ability to work on multiple tasks, manage competing priorities with proven ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• The ability to work independently, own responsibilities and use professional judgment in managing complex matters and work well within a team.
• Exceptional and effective interpersonal, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills with experience in building and managing relationships with a wide variety of customers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in IT systems including the Microsoft suite of applications.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

A Victorian drivers licence is required.

A National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check are required for this position.

This position will be based in our Fitzroy North office when COVID-19 restrictions allow, but working from home until further notice.

Please direct enquiries about the position to Adam Sandford on 0476 839 930.