Address- Full Time Position
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- SCHADS Level 4
- Eligible for NFP Salary Sacrificing Options
Women's Housing Limited (WHL) is a specialist Housing Provider with a mission to advocate for the housing needs of women and children and contribute to the growth of affordable housing stock. Since our establishment in 1997 - by women, for women - we've been listening to their experiences, and acting as their voice in the housing sector. WHL has a reputation for excellent practice as a housing developer, housing manager, and provider of client ancillary services.
This position sits within the Tenancy Service Team, reporting to the Tenancy Services Manager. The team consists of a Senior Tenancy Officer, Allocations and Rental Coordinator and 4 Tenancy Officers. With the future growth of the WHL portfolio, this team will grow in size over the coming twelve months.
The Community Development Officer will work across different locations including the Cremorne office. However, the role is primarily based in Brunswick. WHL are taking on an exciting new community housing development in Brunswick and the primary focus of this role will be in engaging with renters at this property to assist in creating a sustainable and thriving community.
This role will primarily focus on engaging with renters to foster positive tenancy outcomes, advocating for renter interests, implementing Community Development projects and seeking funding through grant opportunities and community engagement initiatives.
The position is subject to an EEO exemption and is open to female identifying applicants only.
Key selection criteria include:
- Experience working in Community Development
- Good knowledge of social housing including challenges experienced by renters
- Ability to work with complex renters and sensitive topics (i.e., FV, mental health, drugs & alcohol, homelessness)
- Passion for advocacy
- Ability to manage projects including measuring progress and impact
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
Women’s Housing Limited is committed to the following principles:
- Safe and secure housing is a right afforded to all women
- Service provision will be culturally appropriate and accessible to all women
- Respect and dignity underpins all service delivery activities
- A feminist philosophical framework that acknowledges the need for gender specific housing
- Collaboration and partnership with key stakeholders on issues of strategic importance to homeless women.
- Transparent accountability in effective and efficient operations
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Cultural safety and self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
- Trauma informed practice
For further information about the role and to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please contact Kate Ogilvie at *****@womenshousing.com.au
WHL welcome and encourage Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Applications are open until the role is allocated.
Applicants should provide their CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role listed above.
Are you a motivated, organised individual with a strong understanding of office and IT infrastructure and passion to help, then please join our team.
