Housing Services Officer, Preston

4 hours ago

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

Housing Services Officers
- play a vital role in the delivery of client-centered services to individuals and families
- are part of a network of community workers and organisations
- are fully competent across the assigned housing functions

An exciting opportunity exists for a Housing Services Officer on an ongoing basis in the Client Support and Housing Services unit.
The department provides affordable and secure housing assistance for low-income people across Victoria. We deliver or fund community services organisations to provide emergency and transitional accommodation, longer-term public and community managed housing, private rental assistance, homelessness assistance, home ownership assistance, new forms of social housing and related support services. 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.

1.Written communication
2.Problem solving
3.Influence and negotiation
4. Self-management
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy (Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Subject to exceptions, only employees or other workplace participants with up-to-date vaccination status (see definitions section of the policy) against COVID-19 and who provide evidence of their Vaccination Status are permitted to work for the department outside their ordinary place of residence. For this role, you are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement. Please refer to the above link for more information.
Other mandatory qualifications or requirements for this opportunity include:

- A current Victorian Driver's Licence is required as the position may be required to travel to the department's housing properties.
- A Certificate IV in social housing would be advantageous

For more information on the accountabilities and key selection criteria, qualifications and/or requirements for the role please refer to the attached Position Description.
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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