Housing & Assets Administrator

**Life at Coast Shelter**

Coast Shelter is a leading Central Coast not for profit charity assisting families, adults and young people with complex issues arising from their experience of homelessness, abuse and neglect. Our organisation is driven by our mission to deliver innovative solutions to address homelessness, violence and poverty to achieve immediate and lasting changes.

We are a Tier 3 community housing body and the largest Specialist Homelessness Service in Regional NSW. We operate 9 crisis shelters, a Community Centre and more than 50 outreach properties, housing over 150 people across the Central Coast every night.

At Coast Shelter, you’ll be joining a team of committed staff and volunteers who work to end Homelessness and Domestic and Family Violence within our community.

Our people are passionate professionals who are driven to help make positive change

**The Role**

We are seeking a passionate and highly motivated Housing & Assets Administrator who will be responsible for providing housing, tenancy and property management services for all properties under the control of Coast Shelter. The position manages the organisation’s strategic property assets, fleet and ancillary assets, meeting contractual and environmental obligations.

The key responsibilities of the position are
- **Housing** - Deliver end-to-end tenancy and property management services
- **Property Maintenance - **Manage all maintenance and repair issues
- **Asset Management**- Manage Coast Shelters extensive asset portfolio including fleet
- **Contractor Management - **Manage all maintenance and property services contracts ensuring high performance and value for money is achieved.

**All about You**

You will have the skills to assist the Housing and Assets coordinator across all aspects of property maintenance. You thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same and love a challenge. Property maintenance experience isn’t essential but you must be a fast learner who has an eye for detail and be proficient in the use of systems.

To be considered for the position you must be able to address the essential criteria below:

- Desirable - experience in the management of assets and property.
- Desirable - experience in the sourcing and negotiation of contracts as well as contract management.
- Desirable - understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act
- High level organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, work effectively within a team to achieve high level results; and meet deadlines within tight time constraints, whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, cross-cultural communication and client focus skills, and the proven ability to engage, develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders from diverse cultures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Our Values**
- Respect
- Innovation
- Connection
- Trust

**Ways we Reward You**
- Competitive Remuneration Package, including access to extensive salary packaging offerings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Values Driven Organisation
- Employee Assistance Program, offering free and confidential counselling and support

If you are successful in gaining employment with Coast Shelter, you must hold a NSW Driver Licence, National Criminal History Record Check, Covid Digital Certificate and a Working with Children Check.

Enquiries: Jason Brown, People & Culture Manager

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity. Coast Shelter strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.