Housing Officer

3 weeks ago

Hobart, Australia Housing Choices Australia Full time

**Introduction**:
**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.

Housing Choices Tasmania (HCT) has been operating in Tasmania for over 12 years and now owns and/or manages close to 2,200 dwellings state-wide.
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 all our staff, residents and stakeholders.

**Description**:
The Opportunity

We are looking for a Housing Officer (12 months) to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents. This full-time fixed-term 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.

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.

Download a copy of the Position Description here.

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**Skills and Experiences**:
**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.

Desirable
- 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 return
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Recognition program
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- 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 03 6221 9001

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.

**Applications Close**: 05. 05. 2024

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