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Welcome to the Aboriginal Housing Victoria Talent Community. Talented people are core to our business and we are always keen to identify people that are highly skilled and potential aspiring employees. We invite you to be part of our talent community and create a web resume so you can be the first in line to be considered when a new opportunity comes up at Aboriginal Housing Victoria.

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• Work Type/s: Full Time, maximum term contract
• Location: Based in Bendigo
• Applications close: 20 February 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

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 Bendigo 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description by COB 20 February 2026.

Applications should be sent to jobs@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: ACCO Homeownership Officer.

Please direct enquiries about the position to Daniela on 0439 381 992.

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