AddressAbout Us
Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. We are committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need.
At CHL, our primary goal is to create safe, secure, and affordable housing options that empower individuals and families to thrive. With a focus on delivering high-quality service and outcomes, we manage over 11,000 new and existing properties across various communities. CHL is driven by a collaborative team culture where every member plays a vital role in achieving our mission.
The Role
During this 6-month fixed term contract you will play a pivotal role in assessing our properties, ensuring that they are safe, well maintained, and compliant with all relevant regulations and requirements.
Concentrating on both planned maintenance and the assessment of the greater portfolio for future decision making, you will focus on portfolio analysis with the future in mind.
Working within set timeframes and budgets will be an important aspect of this role and you will need to ensure that all works completed comply with quality assurance standards.
You will be liaising regularly with internal and external stakeholders, building and sustaining positive relationships with technical consultants and contractors, and responding to their needs in a timely manner. From time to time, you will liaise with vulnerable people who may be marginalised and/or present with difficult behaviour.
About You
To be successful for this role, you will have a genuine passion for wanting to support vulnerable people in our community.
Essential Criteria:
- An understanding and appreciation of the importance of responsive and efficient asset management for the community.
- Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a caring and empathetic nature.
- Confidence in liaising with various stakeholders including vulnerable people.
- Previous experience working on MS Office programs including Excel.
- Ability to compose professional correspondence via email to internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge and application of WHS practices.
- Green/White WHS Construction Induction Card (or ability to obtain).
- A current driver’s licence.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in the social/community housing industry.
- Certificate IV or above in a relevant trade, ideally Building and/or Carpentry.
- Experience or knowledge of property management.
Please note that a satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
To be considered applicants must respond to the application questions and submit a cover letter and resume. For a confidential conversation about the position please contact Aaron Long, our Asset and Facilities Manager **********@chl.org.au 03 6323 7***
We look forward to hearing from you.
