Description
Work Type/s: Full Time, ongoing contract
Location: Mildura
Applications close: 30 April 2026
Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) is an Aboriginal community organisation responsible for managing more than 1,800 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 non-government Aboriginal housing organisation in Australia, AHV is the lead agency for Victoria's Aboriginal housing and homelessness policy, Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort (Every Aboriginal Person has a Home). 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 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 at 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 Summary
The Property Compliance Officer (PCO) is primarily responsible for the inspection of AHV properties and assessment of their condition to assist 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Inspect AHV properties and assess their condition to inform capital works programs.
* Maintain accurate records of inspection findings and property condition.
* Collaborate with renters with complex needs and build rapport to ensure compliance.
* Apply relevant statutory Building Codes, Acts and Regulations, and residential construction techniques and methods.
* Use property systems and business software for reporting and data management.
* Prioritise a demanding workload across a wide property portfolio and meet deadlines.
* Work autonomously with a high level of personal responsibility to effectively complete tasks.
Qualifications & Skills
* Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia.
* 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 concerning the residential building industry.
* Strong attention to detail and excellent time management with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload.
* Strong computer literacy skills across normal business software and property systems.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of the community housing sector and an understanding of the issues it faces.
* Experience working with tenants and staff with complex needs.
* Strong rapport‐building skills.
* Ability to work autonomously, with personal responsibility for effective task completion.
Work Location & Travel
This position will be based in Mildura with regional Victorian travel required.
Career Opportunity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description (also available at https://www.ahvic.org.au/about/ahv-careers).
Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Property Compliance Officer. Submit by close of business 30 April 2026.
Please direct enquiries about the role to Andrea on 0447 885 867.
Contact & Application Deadline
Applications close: 30 April 2026.
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