Housing Services Officer

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

THE ROLE

Housing Services 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.
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 two teams, the role undertakes a range of tasks relating to tenancy and property management and/or the provision of housing advice and assistance that may include:

  • Managing and maintaining tenancies
  • providing support and information on services
  • identifying and assessing Victorians' housing needs and their eligibility for services
  • allocating rental properties to eligible applicants
  • visiting and working with tenants to resolve tenancy issues
  • ensuring maintenance work is carried out on tenants' homes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Assess client's needs and provide comprehensive advice on housing options from a range of established policy, procedures and standards.
  • Make appropriate referrals to internal or external support service providers in order to assist clients with their short-term housing needs.
  • Prepare routine cases with well-established procedures and represent the department at tribunals.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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