Address- Employer: Aboriginal Housing Victoria
- Work Type/s: Full-Time -2-year employment contract
- Location: Based in Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
- Applications close: COB 6 June 2024
- Salary: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (Level 5.2 at $95,875 per annum plus Superannuation plus Salary Packaging, with hybrid working arrangements)
- Qualifications and experience: Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant work experience of 2 years
Aboriginal Housing Victoria’s vision is to ensure that Aboriginal Victorians secure appropriate, affordable housing as a pathway to better lives and stronger communities. AHV's housing services are targeted to those most in need of support. Through the provision of secure housing by an Aboriginal rental provider, AHV helps strengthen and maintain Aboriginal communities and cultural ties.
The main purpose of the role is to ensure that AHV’s communications are effective, targeted and engage appropriately with our tenants, the Victorian Aboriginal community, and our stakeholders. The position will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the objectives outlined in AHV’s communications strategy, including, print and news media, social media, and publications.
We are looking for someone who will bring a client-centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills (key selection criteria):
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal communities and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated experience planning and delivering events with qualifications in Events Management highly desirable.
- Highly organised with the ability to work on multiple tasks and manage competing priorities, with the ability to solve problems through critical thinking.
- Resilience to adapt to changing circumstances and maintain stable performance when under pressure.
- Ability to work evenings/weekends when required.
- Experience in event planning, coordination, and management, preferably within a community or cultural context.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
- Knowledge of relevant policies, regulations, and permits related to event management.
- Proficiency in computer applications including event management software and Microsoft Office.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description (also available at https://ahvic.org.au/about/ahv-careers) by COB 6 June 2024.
Applications should be sent to ****@ahvic.org.au using the subject line: Public Relations Officer.
Please direct enquiries about the role to Tim on 0460 880 ***.
