AO3 Housing Officer

Our client is looking for an experienced, motivated AO3 Housing Officer, Maroochydore location. Your new company
Our client is looking for an experienced, motivated AO3 Housing Officer to join their team located centrally on the Sunshine Coast. This position is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a large government organisation with the opportunity to broaden and grow your skills in the future. You will work with the organisation in a team to provide a high-quality, person-centred social housing and housing assistance service to diverse clients experiencing complex and challenging housing.
Your new role
Assess new housing and bond loan applications and rental grants; conducting client interviews and making referrals to support service agencies as required.
Managing tenancy arrangements including waitlists, allocations and vacancies; liaising with community and other housing providers on allocation of properties and ensuring departmental compliance as the lessor in all tenancy arrangements
Conduct home visits to properties and investigate and facilitate the resolution of any tenancy disputes and complaints
Monitoring and managing outstanding arrears, rent assessments, pay deductions and refunds; actioning sundry debts and collections
Managing the maintenance of properties and conducting property inspections
Maintaining accurate client and property records and file notes
Provide excellent administrative and customer service support for the department
Be able to work autonomously at times and under pressure
This is a temporary contract working up to 5 days per week, business hours Monday to Friday (8.30-4.30pm).
What you'll need to succeed
You must have exceptional computer literacy, with proficient experience in the Microsoft Office packages
Highly developed organisational skills
Maturity to handle a range of situations and be able to work to tight deadlines.
High level interpersonal and oral communication skills and show loyalty with a high level of confidentiality
Understand and can explain to others how your work and the work of your team contributes to the achievement of broader organisational goals
Proactively engage with government and with providers to deliver holistic responses to vulnerable clients who are person-centred in approach
Embrace new challenges and show resilience during times of change and uncertainty
Show strong skills, knowledge and expertise in service delivery with a focus on teamwork and providing person-centred solutions
What you'll get in return
You'll be offered a generous hourly rate of $44.49 per hour plus super and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever evolving environment. You will also have ambitious, like-minded individuals supporting you along the way. There is also potential for career progression within the organisation. What you need to do now
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