Housing Officer

1 week ago


Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Housing Choices Australia Full time

Job Category:

Community Services and Development Join us and share our Vision:'All people affordably housed in neighborhoods that support life opportunities'Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider.

Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging.

We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.

We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development.
We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders.

Job Description The Opportunity We are looking for a Housing Officer to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents.

This full-time ongoing role is based in Hobart (Office based in Hobart CBD).
It will provide housing-related services to support our residents' tenancies and achieve our organisational goals.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering good customer service, have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, understand the goals of a social housing provider and be able to work collaboratively within a small team.

You will also need to be resilient, able to respond to a changing environment and adhere to our organisational values.

In return, you will work for a values-driven organisation and receive competitive remuneration with opportunities for learning and growth, an opportunity for flexible working arrangements, and five weeks of annual leave to enhance work-life balance for personal well-being

(Please note:

SEEK applicants only - if you are viewing this job advert on SEEK you will not be able to view the position description until you click APPLY) Desired Skills and Experience About You Experience and/or knowledge of working with people that have complex or challenging circumstances such as being at risk of homelessness, experiencing drug and/or alcohol issues or who may live with mental health issues.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills including mediation and conflict resolution.
Well-developed organisational skills including ability to manage competing priorities together with exceptional attention to detail.
Someone who can contribute positively to the team while also having the capacity to function autonomously. Knowledge of legislation and regulatory frameworks relating to housing such as the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 Tas.
Experience in managing a sizeable portfolio of tenancies in public, community or private sector housing.

Knowledge of and experience in the use of Microsoft Office and the capacity to use/learn new systems and data bases such as a housing management database.

A Social Housing, Property Management or Community Services qualification or significant experience.
Knowledge of the Community Housing Sector and/or property management industry and tenancy management practices.

We are seeking someone with sound technical skills and knowledge combined with a collaborative and flexible partnering style and strong commitment to our vision and mission.

What we offer in return5 Weeks Annual Leave Flexible working arrangements Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses Recognition program Salary Continuance Insurance16 weeks paid parental leave Please note that it is a minimum requirement of this position that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History or Police Check conducted by Housing Choices Australia and the successful post holder to:

Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role)Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures Provide a current driver's license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices' locations, if and as required.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact - Tegan Hewitt on Applicants should address the requirements of the role and include a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position as outlined in the job advert.

Previous Applicants need not apply. Housing Choices reserves the right to cease recruitment proceedings earlier upon appointing a suitable candidate for the role.
This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia.
Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce.
We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply. Our team recognises and is committed to supporting the diverse access needs of individuals.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments, please email with a preferred contact method and we will be in touch.

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