Organisation : NSW Federation of Housing Associations
Location : Sydney
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development, Homelessness & Affordable Housing, Indigenous, Research / Medical Research
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 25 Jan, 2018
About the organisation
About the role
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Aboriginal Specialist to help us extend our work with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations.
It is a time of change and opportunity for the Aboriginal community housing sector and you will be a critical supporter and advocate for the sector. This is an exciting and unique role that offers the opportunity to make a significant difference to the Aboriginal community housing sector and beyond as you support and develop skills and business models across a range of not-for-profit housing providers.
The Aboriginal Specialist will provide advice, mentoring and organisational development support. Your skills will include project management, excellent presentation and written skills, and will include successfully engaging Aboriginal organisiations.
Essential criteria
• Excellent project management and project leadership skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Demonstrated experience in engaging Aboriginal organisations
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of resources and advice to support organisations’ business development
• Ability to manage contractors to ensure effective project delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of the cultural, social and economic needs of Aboriginal people in NSW
• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges and barriers that affect Aboriginal communities and organisations in NSW
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders of all levels
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to support the development of Aboriginal cultural competency in mainstream community housing organisations
• This is an identified position and applicants must provide Confirmation of Aboriginality
Desirable criteria
• Knowledge and experience in any of the following fields – governance, housing management, asset management, or financial management
• Social or community housing experience or experience in a related field
• Understanding of the purpose of a member-based Association
• Experience of training delivery
• Knowledge of regulatory systems
• Strategy development
• Budget management
• Ability to input an Aboriginal perspective into mainstream or general housing policy
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Aboriginal Specialist – Community Housing via Pro Bono Australia.
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