• 2 year maximum term

Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) is an Aboriginal community organisation responsible for managing over 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. 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.

AHV has a wonderful culture and a team of passionate staff, who are here because they know they know they can make a positive difference to people’s lives.

We are based in North Fitzroy, however we are currently working from home.

Job Overview

AHV has successfully won a significant funding bid from the State Government to undertake maintenance and upgrade works to Aboriginal housing properties. The portfolio comprises approximately 2,000 self-contained units and five hostels and rooming houses located across the state.

The role of the Project Manager is to utilise AHV internal resources and external consultants/contractors to drive cost, time, and resource efficiencies with the project.  

The role will be key to adhering to tight delivery timeframes and meeting funding milestones throughout the project.

Role and Responsibilities

• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Resource management – internal and external
• Develop Project Management documentation including project plans, schedules, and resource plans with stakeholders
• Prepare timely and accurate cost and program reports
• Maintain and develop strong staff and project stakeholder relationships

Who are we looking for?

• A Project Manager with strong values alignment to AHV
• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience within property/construction
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Experience in social housing will be viewed favorably  
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems creatively
• Sound understanding of project management software tools, methodologies, and best practice.

Please apply via the Apply Now button. For a confidential discussion regarding your suitability, please call our recruitment partner, Debbie MacDonald of Title Recruitment on 0410 823 234 or email queries (but not applications) to [email protected] using the subject line: Project Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs. Please be advised that any direct approaches to AHV will be forwarded to Title Recruitment.

A position description is attached.