- Location: Melbourne Metro, Eastern and Northern suburbs (Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung) & Bayside Peninsula (Bunurong Country), VIC
- Work type: Casual / short-term contract
- Connect with community
- 5 days a week, car supplied
- Aboriginal-owned business, Supply Nation certified
About us
OneTerra is a Supply Nation certified electrical and infrastructure contractor, with our Victorian office in Doncaster on WurundjeriWoi-wurrung Country. We're delivering the Homes Victoria gas-to-electric upgrade program, replacing old gas heating, cooking and hot water in public housing homes with efficient electric systems at no cost to renters.
The role
Many Aboriginal renters haven't yet heard about theprogram, oraren't sure what it means for them. We want a familiar, trusted face at the door. You'll work with our team to visit homes across Melbourne Metro (Wurundjeri Country) and Bayside Peninsula (Bunurong Country), explain the upgrade, answer questions and help people sign up.
What you'll do
- Door-knock and talk with renters about the program
- Explain the benefits honestly, including what changes on power and gas bills
- Handle sensitive conversations with care and respect
- Record visit outcomes and pass details back to our office
- Work alongside our field team, with support for the first few weeks before working more independently
This role is door-facing only.
You won't enter homes or do any trade or physical work.
About you (selection criteria)
1. You have a solid connection to, and understanding of, Aboriginal communities in Melbourne Metro and Bayside Peninsula areas
2. You communicate well, speak confidently and are comfortable approaching people
3. You can build trust quickly and handle sensitive or difficult conversations calmly
4. You're reliable and organised, and able to keep simple records of each visit
5. You hold a current full driver's licence
6. You're willing to complete a National Police Check and Working with Children Check (we organise and pay for both)
No formal qualifications or trade experience needed.
What we offer
- Casual employment with casual loading, around 38 hours a week.
- Initial 3-month contract, with possible extension
- Hire car supplied for work travel (no need to use your own vehicle)
- Uniform, PPE and ID card provided
- Paid fortnightly
- Rate: $37 per hour + casual loading
Please note this is a casual, short-term role tied to the program timeframe.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. OneTerra is proud to be a Supply Nation Certified business and welcomes applicants with a genuine connection to community.
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📌 Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Melbourne / Bayside Peninsula
🏢 Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal
📍 Melbourne
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