About Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is a 100% Aboriginal managed and operated not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating meaningful employment, training and career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more than 30 years, AES has worked alongside Aboriginal communities, employers and industry to create pathways into employment and support long-term career outcomes. We're passionate about creating opportunities that make a genuine difference — and this role provides the opportunity to contribute to an important program supporting Aboriginal home ownership. About the Opportunity We're looking for an experienced and motivated Project Officer – Home Ownership to join our team in Coffs Harbour on a 6-month contract. Reporting to the Project Manager – Home Ownership, you'll help coordinate projects, engagement activities and initiatives designed to increase home ownership opportunities for Aboriginal people across the region. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys project coordination, stakeholder engagement, community-focused work and using data to drive better outcomes. What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and deliver a 12-month calendar of events and engagement activities.
- Build strong relationships with Aboriginal home buyers, community partners and key stakeholders.
- Develop innovative engagement activities, including the use of technology.
- Provide education, support and signposting to Aboriginal people exploring home ownership.
- Administer the AHO Home Buyer Saver Grants Program, ensuring strong probity and accuracy.
- Maintain and analyse program data, including supporting the development of the Home Ownership Dashboard.
- Prepare reports, budgets, status updates and discussion papers.
- Support specific Home Ownership projects as required.




- Work with community partners to deliver shared outcomes aligned with Closing the Gap.
- Provide analysis, evaluation and reporting to support program improvement and decision-making. About You We're looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in project coordination, project delivery or a similar role.
- Confident building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with data, reporting and dashboards.
- A strong written and verbal communicator.
- Able to manage competing priorities and work independently.
- Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused.
- Passionate about creating meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal communities. *

What You'll Need
* Current Australian Driver's Licence Two satisfactory employment references Successful Fit2Work Police Check Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Flexible Working Arrangement This role offers a 50/50 hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Coffs Harbour office. The working pattern will alternate: Week 1: 3 days office + 2 days work from home Week 2: 2 days office + 3 days work from home This provides an average of 50% office-based work each month. The Details Contract: 6 months from commencement

Location:
Coffs Harbour, NSW Hours: 40 hours per week | 8 hours per day Work Arrangement: Hybrid Driver's Licence: Required Ready to Make a Difference? If you're looking for an chance where your project, relationship-building and organisational skills can contribute to meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal communities, we'd love to hear from you. Join AES and help create pathways to stronger futures and greater opportunities. Apply now Pay: From $68.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (Required) Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required) Work

Location:
Hybrid remote in Coffs Harbour NSW

📌 Project Coordinator (Coffs Harbour)
🏢 Aboriginal Employment Strategy
📍 Coffs Harbour