Company

Argyle Community HousingSee more

addressAddressCampbell, ACT
CategoryAccounting & Finance

Job description

About Argyle Housing

Argyle Housing is a community-managed, not-for-profit, housing organisation. While we provide the bricks and mortar, it is who is inside that matters. We provide a home, not just a house where the home is the foundation from which our clients realise that their best life is possible and can map their journey to achieve it. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, sustainable housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation and for disadvantaged people who need support in order to maintain independent living.

About you

We are looking for someone who can help us deliver high levels of client satisfaction and who can demonstrate actions that will reflect the values that Argyle Housing places on its people, teamwork, and our commitment to superior customer service to fill a 6-month fixed term contract.


Primary Purpose

The objective of the Client Support Specialist is to operate as the key point of contact for clients within a specific housing portfolio. The role focuses on key aspects of tenancy management, delivered under the guidelines of the Residential Tenancies Act.  A primary focus is for coordinating support services and community participation programs to ensure long term and sustainable tenancies are maintained and connections are built with the communities.

All roles within Argyle Housing are to be performed under the principle of “One Argyle” and with a commitment to client service delivery fostering the approach of ‘no wrong door’.

This role will be responsible for: 

  • Build relationships with clients to ensure an excellent level of service that promotes engagement and maximises the opportunity for the sustainability of housing and pathways out of social housing where appropriate
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Client Support agencies and government departments
  • Undertake periodical inspections and property condition reports and support client to implement and maintain appropriate property care and use
  • Promote positive neighbourhood engagement and address any neighbourhood complaints.
  • Work collaboratively internally with other functions or teams to ensure the client needs are appropriately or adequately addressed (e.g. repairs and maintenance, rent management, income review, preparing for tribunal)
  • Conduct regular reporting and compliance related activities to ensure KPIs are achieved and registration requirements are met
  • Maintain practice and performance against the National Community Housing Standards

Selection Criteria/Essential Skills - To ensure success in this position, you must have:

  • Cert IV in Social Housing (desirable)
  • Up to date knowledge of relevant tenancy and housing legislation
  • Knowledge of social housing policies and procedures
  • Sound understanding of social and community issues impacting on social and affordable housing clients
  • Sensitivity and understanding of cultural and socio-economic characteristics
  • Current driver’s license, Working with Vulnerable People Card and AFP Police Check

A few benefits of working at Argyle Housing

  • Generous salary
  • Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options
  • Free Time – One day off a month awarded to each Team Member to rest and recharge
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Staff Recognition and Reward scheme
  • Staff Wellbeing scheme
  • Volunteer leave
  • Work/life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a satisfying and fulfilling role within a supportive team environment, whilst making a positive contribution to the community.

To learn more about Argyle Housing, please visit our website https://argylehousing.com.au/about-us/

It is a requirement of this position that applicants who apply must have or must be willing to apply for a valid Working with Vulnerable Persons Check and Australian Federal Police Check (ACT).

Next Steps

Send your Resume, together with a cover letter addressing each of the ‘selection criteria’ to Renetta via Seek. Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you DO NOT address the selection criteria in your cover letter, your application will not be considered.

Applications Close

2 June 2024 or prior if right candidate is found.

Questions?

Call Pema Sedon on 0407 709 *** or email **@argylehousing.com.au

Argyle Housing reserves the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce.

Refer code: 2250285. Argyle Community Housing - The previous day - 2024-05-23 08:20

Argyle Community Housing

Campbell, ACT
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