ACCO Homeownership Officer

• Work Type/s:Full Time, maximum term contract
• Location:Based in Shepparton
• Applications close:5 December 2025

We are seeking applications from highly motivated, reliable people who are keen to work in an Aboriginal organisation that is taking the next step towards self-determination and self-management by ensuring that the organisation is able to maintain a sustainable and financially viable housing portfolio across Victoria for Aboriginal people.

Based in our Shepparton office, the ACCO (Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation) Homeownership Officer 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.

The ACCO Homeownership Officer will walk alongside families to build confidence, financial capability, and readiness for homeownership, while also partnering with stakeholders to reduce systemic barriers and strengthen pathways.

We are looking for someone who will bring a client-centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills:

Essential

• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of 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.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description by COB 5 December 2025.

Applications should be sent to  using the subject line: ACCO Homeownership Officer.

Please direct enquiries about the position to Rian on

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