Aboriginal Tenancy, Support and Advocacy Practitioner

Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative – Bairnsdale VIC

The Aboriginal Tenancy Support and Advocacy Program objective is to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members and their families living in mainstream public housing, community housing or Aboriginal housing to access culturally safe and appropriate services where their current tenancy is at high risk of breakdown.

Organisational Profile

GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.

GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do.

Position Purpose

The Aboriginal Tenancy Support and Advocacy Programs objective is to walk alongside community, strengthening culture and connection, supporting families holistically, through self-determination, whilst advocating against systemic barriers and building trust and relationships.

Households are supported to stabilise and maintain their tenancy by addressing the issues placing the tenancy at risk.

This program provides case management and referral to relevant services which focus on identifying the tenancy issues, intervention and the physical, emotional and cultural safety and wellbeing of the renters.

Specialist support services are inclusive of the suite of programs delivered by GEGAC or referral to external services as required.

This position will provide outreach interventions and intensive case management working in

collaboration with the renter, the landlord, key stakeholders and specialist support services to achieve outcomes that lead to an ongoing and sustainable public or community housing tenancy.





Key Selection Criteria

- High level of administrative skills and computer literacy, including use of Word, Database and
- maintaining an electronic diary management system
- Well- developed communication, advocacy and negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal and
- communication skills, both verbal and written
- A demonstrated knowledge of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, culture and
- understanding of factors that impact the social, economic, spiritual wellbeing and housing of
- Aboriginal people and their family networks.
- Demonstrated ability to develop tailored case plans that identify and prioritise support needs
- Proven ability to work independently and within a team workplace.
- Strong advocacy, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge or willingness to undertake relevant learning and development relating to housing sector/
- social housing
- Experience and understanding of homelessness, the public/community housing sectors and associated key stakeholders and support agencies would be highly regarded.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).

- Demonstrated equivalent expertise and experience to undertake a range of activities through a relevant degree, diploma, substantial relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of qualifications, training, service and/or study ESSENTIAL
- A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
- A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply DESIRABLE
- We value lived experience, cultural knowledge, community leadership and practical experience equally alongside formal qualifications DESIRABLE
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL

A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.

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📌 Aboriginal Tenancy, Support and Advocacy Practitioner (Bairnsdale)
🏢 Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative
📍 Bairnsdale