EMPLOYMENT

Job description Work Type/s: part time, ongoing contract Location: Based in Melbourne (North Fitzroy) the opportunity Aboriginal Housing Victoria’s vision is to ensure that Aboriginal Victorians secure appropriate, affordable housing as a pathway to better lives and stronger communities. Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) is an Aboriginal community organisation responsible for managing more than 1,600 rental properties for Aboriginal 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 woorn-tyeen maar-takoort . As the housing and homeless policy lead in the Victorian 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. 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. Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, the Corporate Services Support Officer is a member of the Finance/Corporate Services team and is responsible for assisting with a range of corporate services functions that support the organisations effective functioning. The Corporate Services Officer will: Be the point of contact for AHV’s staff and support them with all corporate service-related enquiries and issues. Assist with new staff IT&T requirements, troubleshoot basic IT issues with workstation setups and device setups. Managing the incoming and outgoing mail, couriers and deliveries at the head office. Coordinate the full range of functions associated with AHV’s corporate vehicles including the fleet booking system, coordinating car cleaning and servicing, the provision of E-tags for all AHV vehicles, organise the installation of security and tracking devices, follow up of accident repairs and assist with insurance claims, coordinate allocation of infringement notices and payments, issuing and maintaining logbooks, coordinating vehicle condition reports, and fuel cards. Organise the timely payment of corporate services related invoices via an approval workflow with the Corporate Services Manager. Assist the Finance team with ad hoc accounts payable tasks. Maintain an effective register and records related to contracts between AHV and suppliers or sub-contractors. Liaise with landlords on regional offices maintenance issues. Assist with organising maintenance of AHV’s head office in Fitzroy North including appliances, storage solutions, cleaning of graffiti and repairs. Assist with the ordering of staff uniforms, stationery, cleaning supplies etc. Coordinate corporate functions including venue hire, catering etc. as required. Coordinating office equipment servicing and repairs for the head office and the regional offices. Project support - Assist with Corporate Services IT projects by organising meetings, minute taking, preparing project related documents and assist other projects as required. about you We are looking for someone who will bring a client-centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills (KSC): 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 ability to provide a high quality and professional standard of corporate services support, including excellent organisation and time management skills. Knowledge of IT systems, hardware and software including the Microsoft suite of applications High level written and verbal communication skills High level customer service skills along with experience in liaising with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to use initiative and apply a problem-solving approach to work complexities. High level interpersonal skills with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with other staff to achieve positive outcomes. Strong attention to detail along with the ability to manage competing priorities, to work autonomously and under pressure and take direction and responsibility for the effective completion of work. next steps To submit your application, click Apply Now. Please direct enquiries about the position to Gayani on 0448 440 545. A position description is attached. Throughout this document the term “Aboriginal” is used to refer to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.