We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and passionate leader to drive Aboriginal Community Housing Victoria Limited’s business growth in Victoria (Vic), building and managing partnership and stakeholder relationships throughout the state.

You will:

• Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, sector organisations and government agencies to support the expansion of ACHVL in Vic
• Build and manage new and existing partnerships and stakeholder relationships that support ACHVL’s current portfolio and future growth
• Identify and secure diverse business opportunities in Vic
• Work with CHL and ACHL colleagues to develop workplans, project plans and procedures to support the implementation of the ACHVL Strategic Business Plan
• Participate in the management of state and national projects and Vic operational functions

What will success look like?

You will be enthusiastic representing ACHVL’s vision and mission throughout Victoria, and have an appreciation and knowledge of the diverse contexts and communities in which ACHVL operates in.

In addition, you will have demonstrated experience developing and working with strong networks with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, individuals, government agencies and partner organisations.

You will have:

• The ability to communicate, negotiate with and influence a range of stakeholders
• The ability to foster strong relationships critical to ensuring ACHL’s objectives are met
• A positive attitude towards achieving key deliverables
• Confidence and experience in problem-solving, with the ability to remain calm in reactive situations
• Knowledge of the sector and its working environment, required to identify various stakeholder perspectives when developing strategies, plans, and team goals
• The ability to work independently as part of a broader team within a fast-paced environment
• A commitment to the right of all people to affordable and sustainable housing

This is an identified position. ACHL considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupation qualification for this position under s14 of the Anti – Discrimination . Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted within the community as such.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, cultural and ceremonial leave, access to ongoing opportunities for professional development, and a range of other excellent benefits. For more information about working with The CHL Group please visit our website.

ACHVL actively promotes safe working with children. A satisfactory police check is required for all staff, and those with customer-related responsibilities are required to provide an Employment Working with Children Check.

As an equal opportunity employer, ACHVL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

ACHVL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal custodians of country throughout Australia and pays respect to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and emerging.

CHL is committed to the health and safety of our people and our clients. All CHL employees are therefore required to comply with statutory Government requirements, public health directives, and CHL’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination status or an approved medical contraindication certificate will need to be provided by successful candidates.

To be considered, applicants must respond to the application questions and submit a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages and a resume of no more than five (5) pages.

A full Position Description is attached.

The Pre-Selection Questions can be viewed on our website.

For a confidential conversation about the position, please call Stacey Broadbent, National Manager on 0435 828 553.

We look forward to hearing from you.