Housing Officer

 Life at Vinnies

At Vinnies, we are what we do. We believe in making a difference. We are one of Queensland’s most-loved charitable organisations and are committed to leading with our values and mission at heart. We work together to build a legacy that we can be proud of, supporting those in need within our communities. Our companions are why our journey started, striving to shape a more just and compassionate society. Our employees, members and volunteers are the reason our journey continues, and why we will succeed.

    What we can offer you

• Work with a purpose – not your average organisation and not your average role
• Competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits under our Employee Agreement
• Salary packaging arrangements – helping you save on tax
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program – our employees are our most valuable asset
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll always feel part of a team

The Role

The Housing Officer is responsible for the day-to-day provision of tenancy, property management, and related housing activities. You will have a high focus on tenancy education and developing pathways for tenancy sustainment. The Housing Officer will work as part of a state-wide team and closely with the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and with other local service providers to achieve positive housing outcomes.

All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing Limited policy, procedure and legislative requirements.

Due to increased funding, we have a permanent part-time (20 hours per week) role available in Southport.

To be successful in the role, you will meet the following criteria:

• Relevant qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience in property and tenancy management services, community housing programs or related discipline or similar position
• Manage our properties through active tenancy engagement delivered in the compassion and values of Vinnies Housing
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency with advanced aptitude in Word, Outlook and Excel
• Developed interpersonal, communication and organisation skills and personal aptitude for attention to detail
• A demonstrated capability for continuous improvement and resilience
• Ability to work with a diverse range of key stakeholders
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and an ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society.

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you.

You can submit your application via SEEK or directly on our careers page

Having the right people in our team is important to us. Before joining our team, we’ll undertake pre-employment checks including references, a police check, and proof of qualifications/licences.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.