Housing Officer

7 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Community Housing Ltd Full time

Contribute to a world without housing poverty
- Full time, Permanent role based in Melbourne
- $77,500 - $83,400 + super + salary packaging + other benefits

**About Us**

“My hope is that in 25 years’ time, housing poverty will be history. Easier said than done, but can we ignore this crisis at hand?” Steve Bevington - Managing Director of Community Housing Limited.

CHL was founded by Steve who has lived experience of homelessness and is now the Managing Director. Steve believes everyone has the right to a safe and secure home.

Become a part of our multi-award winning not for profit organisation, managing over 11,000 new and existing properties. Join our collaborative team culture so we can together deliver the best possible service and outcomes and can make a meaningful impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Support people living on low to moderate incomes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those living with a disability.

**The Role**

A career in community housing is extremely rewarding and now you too can contribute to positive social impact and a world without housing poverty. This role is a key role in delivering housing services under our Ground Lease Model (GLM) Project. GLM is an exciting project, delivering thousands of new social and affordable homes across Melbourne. Be part of an exciting and innovative project that will change lives and build resilient communities.

This role will see you delivering high quality tenancy and property management for Community Housing Limited. You will be responsible for property inspections, allocations of vacant properties, rental collection and chasing arrears, conducting condition reports, coordinating lease and rent reviews, and carrying out exit procedures.

As a Housing Officer, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders including government departments, the Asset Management Unit, clients, and relevant support agencies. There may be times where you will be required to represent Community Housing Limited at hearings.

You will be responsible for performing administrative tasks including reporting, addressing complaints, adhering to compliance requirements, and maintaining accurate property and tenancy data in all required systems.

**About You**

To be successful for this role, you will have a genuine passion for wanting to support vulnerable people in our community.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Demonstrated experience in providing client focused tenancy management services.
- Solid understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act.
- Relevant skills and experience in working sensitively with a diverse customer group with complex needs, including those who are in housing crisis.
- Confidence in liaising with various stakeholders including vulnerable people.
- Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a caring and empathetic nature.
- Previous experience working on MS Office programs.
- A current driver’s licence.

**Desirable**:

- Previous experience working in the social/community housing industry.

Please note that satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).

As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and emerging.

We look forward to hearing from you.

  • Housing Officer

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Community Housing Ltd Full time

    Contribute to a world without housing poverty - Full time fixed term based in Melbourne - $82,045.60 - $88,277.80 + super + salary packaging + other benefits **About Us** “My hope is that in 25 years’ time, housing poverty will be history. Easier said than done, but can we ignore this crisis at hand?” Steve Bevington - Managing Director of Community...

  • Housing Officer

    7 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Community Housing Ltd Full time

    Contribute to a world without housing poverty - Full time, Permanent role based in Queens Rd, Melbourne 3004 - Great salary + super + salary packaging + other benefits **About Us** “My hope is that in 25 years’ time, housing poverty will be history. Easier said than done, but can we ignore this crisis at hand?” Steve Bevington - Managing Director of...

  • Housing Officer

    4 months ago

    Melbourne, 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...

  • Housing Services Officer

    5 days ago

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

    THE ROLE **Work location**: GSO Dandenong / Hybrid arrangement Housing Services Officers play a vital role in supporting the delivery of client-centered services to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or reside in public housing. Housing Services Officers are part of a network of community workers and organisations that share the...

  • Housing Services Officer

    7 days ago

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

    THE ROLE Housing Services Officers play a vital role in supporting the delivery of client-centered services to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or reside in public housing. Housing Services Officers are part of a network of community workers and organisations that share the responsibility for working with vulnerable people to promote...

  • Housing Services Officer

    5 days ago

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

    THE ROLE Housing Services Officers play a vital role in supporting the delivery of client-centered services to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or reside in public housing. Housing Services Officers are part of a network of community workers and organisations that share the responsibility for working with vulnerable people to promote and...

  • Housing Services Officer

    3 months ago

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

    THE ROLEThe Housing Services Officer role is a client facing position which supports the delivery of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing's housing program and play a vital role in supporting client-centered services to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or reside in public housing. Housing Services Officers are part of a...

  • Housing Services Officer

    2 months ago

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

    **THE ROLE** Housing Services Officers play a vital role in supporting the delivery of client-centered services to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or reside in public housing. Housing Services Officers are part of a network of community workers and organisations that share the responsibility for working with vulnerable people to...

  • Housing Services Officer

    4 weeks ago

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

    **Job Title: Housing Services Officer** - Client centred role engaging with people and the community. - Promote and support the wellbeing of vulnerable Victorians. - Build your career in this dynamic role. - Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference. **About the role**: We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate to...

  • Housing Services Officer

    7 days ago

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

    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 Services Officer

    7 days ago

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

    THE ROLE Tenancy and Property Officers play a vital role in supporting the delivery of client-centred services to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or reside in public housing. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Operating at value range 1, under general supervision, you will: * - Assess client's needs and provide comprehensive advice on housing...

  • Housing Services Officer- Broadmeadows

    3 months ago

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

    THE ROLE The Housing Services Officer role is a client facing position which supports the delivery of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing's housing program and play a vital role in supporting client-centered services to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or reside in public housing.Housing Services Officers are part of a...

  • Housing Services Officer

    5 days ago

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

    THE ROLE This Housing Services Officer 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, the role undertakes a range of tasks relating to tenancy and property management and the provision of housing advice and...

  • Housing Services Officer

    7 days ago

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

    Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing **Salary**: $73,842 - $81,753 Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00382244 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe,...

  • Housing Services Officer

    5 days ago

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

    Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing **Salary**: $73,842 - $89,661 Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/382453 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe,...

  • Housing Services Officer, Tenancy and Property

    7 months ago

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

    THE ROLE Housing Services Officers play a vital role in supporting the delivery of client-centered services to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or reside in public housing. Housing Services Officers are part of a network of community workers and organisations that share the responsibility for working with vulnerable people to promote...

  • Housing Services Officer-footscray

    2 months ago

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

    **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...

  • Housing Services Officer

    5 days ago

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

    Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing **Salary**: $72,751 - $88,336 Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/SD/382311 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe,...

  • Housing Services Officer, Tenancy and Property

    7 months ago

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

    Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing **Salary**: $73,842 - $89,661 Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00563753 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe,...

  • Housing Services Officer

    7 days ago

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

    Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan Job type: Full time / Ongoing Full time Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing **Salary**: $72,751 - $88,336 Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/DFFH/COPLND/378058 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to...