The Aboriginal
Private Rental Assistance Program (APRAP) Plus Worker is responsible for outreach
intervention support for households living in or entering private rental
tenancies that require additional practical support to establish or maintain
their housing.
The APRAP
Plus Worker will primarily support clients in the communities where they live
and supports clients to identify and address issues that are contributing to
the risk of tenancy breakdown. The role is focused on achieving outcomes that
lead to sustainable private rental tenancies in the prevention of homelessness.
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 Private Rental Assistance Program (APRAP) provides professional, financial,
and practical assistance to establish and maintain private rental tenancies for
people experiencing homelessness, housing instability or tenancy vulnerability.
The APRAP
Plus Worker works with clients to identify their strengths, needs, goals and
priorities, and provides practical, culturally safe, respectful and responsive
support to help establish and maintain safe and stable private rental housing.
The role
works closely with and reports to the Team Leader. The Broker’s function is
focused on strengthening private rental access opportunities, while the APRAP
Plus Worker provides direct client-led support to build tenancy knowledge,
confidence and connection to relevant services.
Key Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated understanding of, or
commitment to learning about local Aboriginal communities, cultures, strengths
and delt-determination.
- Ability to communicate information in a
clear, concise, respectful, culturally safe and responsive manner.
- Knowledge of the private rental market
with an understanding of the strengths, barriers and systemic challenges
experienced by clients and households eligible for the program.
- A positive outlook, maintains
enthusiasm and understands how own role contributes to achieving organisational
vision, objectives and Strategic Plan.
- Strong engagement, communication and
relationship-building skills, with proven capacity to develop positive working
relationships with people and stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds,
including program clients, colleagues, businesses, other organisations and the
wider community.
- Demonstrated capacity to maintain
sensitive information, always maintain confidentiality and remain impartial.
- Knowledge and understanding of the causes
and impacts of homelessness, housing stress and tenancy vulnerability, and demonstrated
skills in holistic assessment and referral.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
and to be self-motivated with strong time management and the ability to prioritise
tasks.
- Experience in Microsoft Office computer
packages.
Qualifications and Registrations
Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
- Valid Victorian driver’s licenceESSENTIAL
- Experience in a work-related field
and/or knowledge of the private rental market processDESIRABLE
- A satisfactory Working with Children
Check and Fit2Work Police CheckESSENTIAL
- A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander
backgroundDESIRABLE
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC
requirementsESSENTIAL
How to apply for this job
A copy of the position description can be obtained
by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: (INSERT URL)
A copy of the position description can also be
obtained by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.
Applicants must address the key selection criteria
for shortlisting.
Any applications that have not addressed the key
selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to HR@gegac.org.au
Applications close 5pm Sunday 16 August
2026
No late applications will be considered (unless
under exceptional circumstances).
A valid Working with Children Check and Police
check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
“this advertisement is pursuant to the
‘special measures’ provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975
(Cth)”.
