Manager Community Engagement and Development

2 weeks ago


Fitzroy North, Australia Aboriginal Housing Victoria Full time

Work Type/s: Full Time, ongoing contract
- Location: Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
- Applications close: 16 June 2023

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 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.

The Tenancy Team is responsible for managing all aspects of a tenancy from allocation to end of lease, for more than 1500 properties throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria.

The Manager Community Engagement and Development will ensure the delivery of renter engagement and community development strategies and projects. The position will support a culture of Renter Engagement and implement agreed initiatives that will assist AHV to achieve enhanced tenancy and social outcomes for renters and communities.

Key areas of focus will include developing methods of renter engagement, a Community Development framework, seeking out grants to enable community development initiatives, oversight of renter engagement in relation to relocation projects to support the best use of AHV stock and a number of other initiatives.

The responsibilities of this position include:

- Lead and assist with developing and implementing innovative engagement activities and strategies to promote and improve AHV’s reputation and enhance community understanding of the organisation’s role and achievements
- Develop strong relationships within AHV’s community of Elders in order to deliver targeted support strategies and develop ways in which AHV can engage with elders to assist in the development of sustainable tenancies for all renters
- Develop Community Development Framework and Plan to ensure AHV is delivering cohesive community activities, social impact and place making that is culturally safe, builds communities and supports positive renter outcomes.
- Develop and maintain strong, professional and productive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including government, regulatory bodies, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, mainstream housing services and internal service delivery teams
- Oversee the project deliverables of AHV renter relocation program to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget and with mínimal community impact
- Create and supply strong reporting mechanisms to inform management, the Board and broader organisation of activities, performance and to highlight risks
- Seek out and submit grant opportunities for the betterment of AHV renters and develop a community grant fund that can be utilised to improve education, health and wellbeing outcomes.
- Design and coordination of materials for AHV community engagement events, renter relocation programs and other activities
- Build a network of community volunteers and employment opportunities that can support AHV community engagement activities and develop economic participation

This position will be based in Fitzroy North and with some travel in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria required.

To apply, please submit a **resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria** in the attached position description by COB 16 June 2023.

Please direct enquiries about the role to Rian on 0459 100 313.


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