Life Coach

• Work Type/s: Full Time, maximum term contract
• Location: Based in Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
• Applications close: 29 August 2025

Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) is an Aboriginal[1] 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 a 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.

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only

We are seeking applications from highly motivated, reliable people who are keen to work in an Aboriginal organisation that is taking the next step towards self-determination and self-management by ensuring that the organisation is able to maintain a sustainable and financially viable housing portfolio across Victoria for Aboriginal people.

The Life Coach reports to the Lead Life Coach and will work to actively engage AHV’s households in the project by working with renters to identify their aspirations, and to assist them to build self-confidence and to advance their aspirations.

AHV’s Wellbeing Programs aim to:

• better understand the needs, characteristics and aspirations of Aboriginal people in social housing; and
• strengthen the link between tenancy management and service delivery; and
• actively assist households to improve life outcomes and achieve their aspirations.

We are looking for someone who will bring a client-centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills:

• 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.
• Knowledge and experience of working with individuals and families in needs assessment and personal development planning.
• Ability to engage, support and motivate individuals, groups and service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, government and community organisations, to effectively coordinate coaching and other support activities that promote the achievement of positive outcomes for clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Extensive life experience and empathy for others’ experiences.
• Establishes and encourages positive relationships.
• Aspirational belief in the capacity of each person to achieve.
• Collaborative and coordinated approach to finding solutions to challenges.

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only

Position based in Fitzroy North with travel required.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the attached position description (also at https://www.ahvic.org.au/about/ahv-careers) by COB 29 August 2025.

Applications should be sent to [email protected] using the subject line: Life Coach

Please direct enquiries about the position to Trudi on 0436 475 932.

[1] Throughout this document the term “Aboriginal” is used to refer to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.