ACCO Homeownership Officer – Southern Victoria
Join to apply for theACCO Homeownership Officer – Southern Victoriarole atIndigenousX.
Work Type: Full-time, maximum term contract.
Location: Based in Fitzroy North and Southern Victoria.
Applications close: 12 December ****.
Position Overview
Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) is an Aboriginal community organisation responsible for managing more than 1,600 rental properties for Aboriginal people living in Victoria.
AHV is the largest Aboriginal Registered Housing Agency in Australia and the lead agency for Victoria's Aboriginal housing and homelessness policy, Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort.
As the housing and homeless policy lead in the Victorian Aboriginal community, AHV works in partnership with the Government to secure resources and reforms, while supporting sector development that empowers communities.
As an ACCO (Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation) Homeownership Officer, you will provide culturally appropriate support to First Nations Peoples to access the First Peoples Home Ownership Program.
The role is community-facing and focused on engagement, eligibility support, referrals, advocacy, and promotion.
You will walk alongside families to build confidence, financial capability, and readiness for homeownership, while partnering with stakeholders to reduce systemic barriers and strengthen pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct community engagement, outreach, and advocacy to promote the First Peoples Home Ownership Program.
Determine eligibility, provide client support, referrals, and navigation across housing and financial systems.
Advise families on financial capability and readiness for homeownership.
Build and maintain trusted stakeholder relationships and promote culturally safe, inclusive services.
Document and report on client progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to project delivery.
Essential Qualifications & Attributes
Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of contemporary issues impacting Aboriginal people.
Demonstrated experience in community engagement, outreach, or advocacy.
Ability to deliver culturally safe, inclusive, and responsive services.
Experience providing client support, referrals, and navigation across housing or financial systems.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Organisational skills including reporting, record-keeping, and project delivery.
Desirable
Understanding of housing finance, financial literacy, and systemic barriers to homeownership.
Experience working in Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations or community housing/financial services.
Familiarity with government-funded reporting and compliance requirements.
EEO Statement
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description (also at about/ahv-careers) by COB 12 December ****.
Send applications to using the subject line "ACCO Homeownership Officer – Southern".
Direct enquiries about the position to Rian on .
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Media Production
#J-*****-Ljbffr