Housing Services Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / Until 31/12/2023

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $73,842 - $89,661

Occupation: Community Services

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/379617

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

This role is part of a network of community workers and organisations that share the responsibility for working with vulnerable people to promote and support their wellbeing.

Based in offices across the state and working across the Western Melbourne Housing Advice and Assistance Team, the role undertakes a range of tasks relating to the provision of housing advice and assistance that may include:

- Providing support and information on services
- Identifying and assessing Victorians' housing needs and their eligibility for services

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Assess client's needs and provide comprehensive advice on housing options from a range of established policy, procedures and standards.
- Make appropriate referrals to internal or external support service providers in order to assist clients with their short-term housing needs.
- Use influence, negotiation and logical persuasion skills in dealing with clients and stakeholders on all housing matters.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**COVID-19 VACCINATION**
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current **ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice**, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

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