Private Rental Assistance Broker

5 days ago


Morwell, Australia Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) Full time

**Position : Full time, Fixed term 2 years contract**:

- **Salary : $82,045 - $88,277 plus superannuation and salary package**:

- **Location : Morwell**

**The Organisation**

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia, employing more than 600 employees and delivering more than 70 programs across Victoria. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for

**About the role**:
Private rental brokers will develop existing and new relationships with key property managers and relevant services that benefit VACCA’s clients, the APRAP program and the organisation as a whole.

They will build links, advocate, and provide early intervention support to households at risk, have sound knowledge of the local real estate market to leverage opportunities for vulnerable households, and have proven capacity in helping to assist people to access and sustain private rental tenancies.

The private rental broker function is focused on generating and maintaining private rental access opportunities for clients, rather than direct client support and will also be responsible for administering and distributing brokerage funding for the local area.

**About You**:

- Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- A TAFE or tertiary qualification in a relevant field along with proven demonstrated experience is desirable
- Experience in homelessness/housing
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, and proven capacity to consult, negotiate and develop networks with a range of stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes;
- Knowledge of tenancy matters and up to date knowledge regarding residential tenancy legislation and regulations.
- In-depth local knowledge of challenges facing the Aboriginal community and an understanding of the culturally diverse and case complexities that can arise.
- Knowledge and ability to understand and respond to the needs of individuals and households experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
- Demonstrated experience in a client-focused role with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and meet the diverse needs of clients
- Demonstrated task and time management skills with the ability to organise multiple activities, meet deadlines and function independently
- **Requirement**: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Drivers Licence.

**What we can offer you**
- A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
- The support of regular internal supervision
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
- Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
- Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

**We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply**

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. **Please click here to view the position description**

**Application closes by 22nd March 2024**
- We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs._
- VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement._
- VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy_



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