Placemaking & Area Improvement Officer

Drive real change through community-led housing improvement projects.
- Join a values-driven team that empowers and supports your growth.
- Enjoy flexible work, local impact and building strong community connections.
- Help transform housing complexes into vibrant, connected communities where people feel safe, supported and proud to belong.
- Join a compassionate and supportive team that values collaboration, inclusion and genuine connection.
- Enjoy flexible work practices and the satisfaction of seeing real impact right here in South Australia.

**So many lives. So many ways. One you.**:
At Believe Housing Australia (part of the AnglicareSA family), our mission if rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable and secure place to call home.

Here, your work goes beyond bricks and mortar. You'll join a passionate crew committed to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: housing insecurity.

Our work is complex and the challenges we face are significant, but the rewards are unparalleled. Every day, you’ll help us find innovative solutions that make a lasting impact. You’ll help people find not just a house, but a place they can truly call home.

Join us at Believe Housing Australia and help create brighter futures, together.

**What you’ll do**:
As Placemaking and Area Improvements Officer, you'll work directly with tenants and local community members to design and deliver initiatives that enhance the social, cultural and physical wellbeing of our tenants.

From listening to residents' needs to coordinating projects with community partners, you’ll be a vital connector and changemaker.

This is a unique opportunity to blend your event management skills with grassroots engagement, using your creativity and coordination skills to bring life, pride, and purpose to communities.

You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

- Building strong, positive relationships with tenants and empowering them to shape their environments.
- Collaborating with local organisations and agencies to co-design inclusive, community-led improvement strategies.
- Leading the planning and delivery of events and projects from physical upgrades to social and cultural initiatives.
- Promoting engagement through clear, accessible communication including newsletters, meetings and events.
- Measuring impact through ongoing evaluations and adapting your approach to meet community needs.

**What you’ll bring**:
To thrive in this role, you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, community services or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Demonstrated success in community engagement or tenant participation roles.
- Solid project management capabilities, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across diverse groups.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with various communication channels.
- A collaborative and positive mindset, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We would also love you to have:

- Experience in the community housing sector or in neighbourhood revitalisation projects.
- Knowledge of place-making principles such as urban design and community programming.
- A current Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable).

**Why Believe Housing Australia?**:
Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at Believe Housing Australia:

- So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.
- So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
- So much compassion, and a place to belong: At Believe Housing Australia, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

**More to enjoy**:

- Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships
- Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, paid study leave and education assistance
- Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more
- Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

**Our impact starts with you**:
Join Believe Housing Australia, and help us change lives and communities.

At Believe Housing