Identified Regional Housing Officer (2 roles)
Base salary $90,104 per annum plus 11% superannuation; 17% leave loading; salary packaging through CBB (worth around $15,000)
Aboriginal Housing Northern Territory (AHNT)
Aboriginal Housing Northern Territory (AHNT) Aboriginal Corporation incorporated in 2019 as the first peak body advocating for Aboriginal-controlled housing in the Northern Territory (NT). We have a membership of 19+ Aboriginal-controlled organisations that provide housing and related services in town camps, remote communities and homelands, and we work closely with the four land councils of the NT. We are the NT’s leading voice on Aboriginal housing, homelands reform and sector capacity-building, and we are governed by up to 16 Aboriginal leaders.
Our vision is Aboriginal housing in Aboriginal hands, and we advocate for more housing and especially, housing that is appropriate to climate and culture.
Job description/overview
Regional Housing Officers (also known as engagement officers) work closely with AHNT member organisations (and other housing and service providers, land councils and the Australian and Northern Territory governments, to gather intel and data and to inform strategies to build capacity across the Aboriginal-controlled housing sector. Engagement officers play a vital role in identifying and developing innovative ground-up approaches to restore and strengthen Aboriginal housing and services in town camps, remote communities and homelands throughout the Central and Barkly regions.
PLEASE NOTE: this position is ONLY open to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
Key duties and responsibilities
As Regional Housing Officer you will:
- reach out to stakeholders including AHNT member organisations and other housing and service providers, land councils and governments to gather on-the-ground intel and data to map the existing state of the sector and enable tracking of improvements
- build a shared understanding of the housing system and what organisations and residents need – to inform strategies for building capability in the sector, ultimately to improve housing outcomes for Aboriginal people
- develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders – and build trust among staff of housing providers and homelands service providers so they are comfortable to ask questions and acknowledge challenges
- drive engagement, monitor projects and resolve challenges to ensure projects proceed in accordance with AHNT’s strategic objectives and any requirements of the funding body.
How to apply
How to apply
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If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and wish to apply, please send a cover letter addressing your claims against the selection criteria, along with your CV, to hr@ahnt.org.au by midnight on 10 January 2025.