This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants Only

Are you a dynamic Aboriginal leader with a passion for the Victorian Aboriginal community? 

Are you looking for that a position that will be your career highlight?

Be part of a thriving and dynamic executive team during a time of exciting reform and unprecedented levels of government investment.

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 and homeless 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.

The Aboriginal Housing Services Division delivers housing programs that contribute to all Aboriginal Victorians achieving quality housing outcomes in a generation. 

The Director will be an experienced and capable leader with a track record in delivering high quality services. The Director provides overall leadership to the teams responsible for managing a large tenancy portfolio and delivering client services to ensure:

• Tenancies are culturally appropriate, consistently managed and sustained,
• Direct client services and support are targeted and effective, and
• Clients are effectively supported to access more complex services and support.

The Director will be an effective member of AHV’s executive management team capable of leading and contributing to key strategic projects, change management processes and continuous improvement activities.

Please direct any enquiries to Darren Smith (CEO) on 0477 997 944.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on our website ahvic.org.au/about/ahv-careers, or below.