Aboriginal Housing Office

Join the Northern Regional Aboriginal Housing Committee

The Northern Regional Aboriginal Housing Committee (RAHC) is seeking additional committee members. People living in Northern NSW are encouraged to apply. Please refer to the AHO Northern Region (yellow area) in the map. 

The role of RAHCs 

RAHCs enable self-determination in their local communities, allowing Aboriginal people to participate in the housing solutions that impact them.  

Map of AHO regions.
The AHO Board asks RAHCs to: 
  • monitor program delivery 
  • provide an effective means for reporting to local Aboriginal communities 
  • link with other relevant agencies 
  • identify differing needs between and within regions. 
  • meet quarterly while continuously thinking about ways they can make a difference year-round. 

The role of committee members 

RAHC committee members act as a key connector to community and must draw on local knowledge and housing sector experience to advise the AHO Board (and Executive Team) on housing issues and solutions that impact Aboriginal people. They bring a genuine commitment to understanding the experience of tenants and acting as a liaison between community and the AHO. 

Eligibility  

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must live full-time within the AHO Northern Region and also have: 

  • a connection to your local community  
  • an understanding of local community and social housing 
  • led or been a part of community consultation 
  • documentation showing Confirmation of Aboriginality or equivalent documentation i.e. statutory declaration. 

To apply 

To lodge your expression of interest and supporting documents, or for further information about the role, please email Shania McDonald at shania.mcdonald@aho.nsw.gov.au.   

Applications close Tuesday September 1 at 11:59pm AEST.

 

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