Applications Management Officer - Housing Connect

Applications Management Officer - Housing Connect
Housing Connect | Hobart Metropolitan
Closing date: 19/03/2024
Multiple positions including full-time and part-time available based in Hobart.
These positions will commence 1st May 2024.
About Anglicare:
At Anglicare Tasmania we care about supporting the Tasmanian community through advocating for social justice, and providing programs to support community aged care, housing, families, drug and alcohol addiction, acquired injuries and more.
Our workplace culture embraces diversity and inclusion, we live and breathe our values of hope, compassion, justice and respect. We work with purpose to make a difference in the lives of people in need, supporting a brighter future for our Tasmanian Community.
Anglicare provides the Housing Connect Front Door Service across Tasmania. Housing Connect is the entry point for assistance for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in housing need.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organised person with attention to detail and excellent communication skills to perform an essential administrative role in the Housing Connect Front Door Service.
To be successful you will have:

• Well-developed administrative and organisation skills and experience in record keeping and management
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in dealing with a variety of stakeholders and partners
• Good assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to follow guidelines while also thinking outside the box to seek solutions
• Capacity and willingness to learn

The Applications Management Officer:

• Performs an essential administrative function at the Housing Connect Front Door in managing enquiries and workflows from the Housing Connect online portal and the walk-in Front Door.
• Provides advice and support to people seeking housing assistance with accessing services and completing applications
• Liaise with external stakeholders and other team members
• Support other team members and be resilient during busy work periods.

What we offer you:

• an attractive salary of $74,080 to $77,241
• not-for-profit salary packaging available that can increase your take-home pay
• professional development opportunities;
• a friendly and supportive work environment.

For more information and to view the position description, visit
If you are interested in applying for the position now please click ‘Apply’. You will be required to submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.
For further information about this position please contact Louise Bieser, State Manager – Housing Connect, on 0417 917 429 or louiseb@anglicare-tas.org.au during business hours.
The successful applicant will be required to:

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• provide a satisfactory Anglicare-assessed medical:
• provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver’s Licence.

On commencement, the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.
PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: TUESDAY, 19th March 2024, at 6.00 pm.
For more information about our process, check out:
Important Information About Anglicare Tasmania
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.
Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.