About Aboriginal Housing Northern

Territory (AHNT)

Aboriginal Housing Northern Territory (AHNT) Aboriginal Corporation incorporated in 2019 as the first peak body advocating for Aboriginal-controlled housing in the Northern Territory (NT). We have a membership of 22 Aboriginal-controlled organisations who provide housing and essential services in town camps, remote communities and homelands, and we work closely with the four NT land councils. We are the NT’s leading voice on Aboriginal housing across 73 communities, 400 homelands and 43 town camps and community living areas and we are governed by up to 16 Aboriginal leaders and Traditional Owners from across the NT.

Our vision is Aboriginal housing in Aboriginal hands, and we advocate for more housing and especially, housing that is appropriate to climate and culture.

AHNT is an important member of the Aboriginal Peak Organisations NT (APONT) and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) and the Joint Steering Committee for Remote Housing NT (JSC-RHNT).

Our values

In all our work we embody these values:

cooperative – we work together

culturally strong – we are community-led and foreground Aboriginal knowledges and languages

strengths-based – we focus on what works

trustworthy – we are reliable and committed

innovative – we try new ways

About the role

As the AHNT Project Officer, you will liaise with key stakeholders and advocate for strategies that build capacity across the Aboriginal community-controlled housing sector across the Northern Territory. You will work closely with Land Councils, Australian and Northern Territory Governments, Aboriginal housing and homelands service providers, NGOs and AHNT member organisations. You will play a leading role in supporting the identification and development of innovative policy approaches to reform, restore and rebuild the Aboriginal community-controlled housing sector in the Northern Territory. You will also have responsibility for leading the planning and delivery of the 2026 Remote Housing Conference to be held in Darwin.

Key duties and responsibilities

As Project Officer you will:

· Work as part of a broader integrated team and with stakeholders, including land councils, governments, and service providers to build the capacity of the Aboriginal community-controlled housing sector. You will work across the sector to identify needs, share effective practices, and support capacity-building initiatives.

· Support the delivery of conferences, forums, workshops, and consultations with Aboriginal housing providers and community stakeholders.

· Contribute to data collection, research, and evaluation to inform evidence-based advocacy and sector development.

· Work collaboratively with land councils, the Australian and Northern Territory Governments, AHNT member organisations and other Aboriginal community-controlled organisations to deliver strong housing outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

· Support AHNT member organisations to become registered Community Housing Providers through the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH) and maintain their registration (where appropriate).

Provide advice to, and work closely with funding partners, AHNT stakeholders and other member organisations to resolve issues and ensure delivery and completion of funded projects in accordance with AHNT’s strategic plan and funding requirements.

· Assist in the development of policy submissions, reports, and briefing papers to influence housing policy at the local and national levels.

Support the executive to ensure that projects and grants are delivered, monitored and reported against correctly and NT Government and Australian Government reporting and documentation requirements are met on time and to a high standard.

Selection criteria

Essential

Proven ability working across complex policy landscapes and in sensitive cross-cultural contexts where English may not be the primary language.

Experience working with the Australian government, NT government, land councils and Aboriginal community controlled organisations to drive housing outcomes with Aboriginal residents.

· Demonstrated experience with project planning and consistently working with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Capacity to assess and manage risk, problem solve, resolve disputes and negotiate successful outcomes in complex environments.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate respectfully and sensitively with Aboriginal people.

Self-motivated, with influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Strong organisational skills with the capacity to work autonomously and manage competing priorities and multiple tasks.

Ability to travel by aircraft and four-wheel drive.

Current NT “C” Class driver’s licence or equivalent.

Satisfactory Criminal History Check or the ability to gain.

A current Working with Children Card or the ability to gain.

Desirable

Knowledge of the NT and national housing sector, including housing and homelands investments, policy reform agendas and programs.

Strong cultural knowledge and lived experience working with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities.

Qualifications in public policy, project management, community development, governance or a related field.

Working at AHNT

AHNT is committed to a supportive and inclusive workplace that values cultural integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to [email protected] by Friday 21 November. For more information, contact Nathan Evans on 0428 094 626.