Address Permanent - Full Time
Devonport/Shorewell
Community Services and Development
Join us and share our Vision:
‘All people affordably housed in neighborhoods that support life opportunities’
Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Housing Choices Tasmania (HCT) has been operating in Tasmania for over 12 years and now owns and/or manages over 2,200 dwellings state-wide.
We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Housing Officer to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents. This full-time ongoing role is based in the North West Coast (we have offices in Shorewell Park and in Devonport) and will involve providing housing-related services to support our residents' tenancies and achieve our organisational goals.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering good customer service, have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, understand the goals of a social housing provider and be able to work collaboratively within a small team. You will also need to be resilient, able to respond to a changing environment and to adhere to our organisational values.
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About You:
Experience or knowledge of working with people that have complex or challenging circumstances such as being at risk of homelessness, experiencing drug and/or alcohol issues or who may live with mental health issues.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills including mediation and conflict resolution.
Well-developed organisational skills, high levels of attention to detail and an ability to manage competing priorities.
Someone who can contribute positively to the team while also having the capacity to function autonomously.
Knowledge of legislation and regulatory frameworks relating to housing such as the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 Tas.
Experience in managing a sizeable portfolio of tenancies in public, community or private sector housing.
Knowledge of and experience in the use of Microsoft Office and the capacity to use/ learn new systems and data bases such as a housing management database.
Desirable
A Social Housing or Community Services qualifications and/or Rental Management experience.
Knowledge of the Community Housing Sector and/or rental industry.
We are seeking someone with sound technical skills and knowledge combined with a collaborative and flexible partnering style and strong commitment to our vision and mission.
What we offer in return
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Flexible working arrangements
Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
Excellent career development opportunities
Recognition program
Salary Continuance Insurance
16 weeks paid parental leave
Please note that it is a minimum requirement of this position that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History or Police Check conducted by Housing Choices Australia and the successful post holder to:
Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role)
Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures
Provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James O’Malley on 0455 070 965
Applicants should address the requirements of the role and include a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position as outlined in the job advert.
Housing Choices reserves the right to cease recruitment proceedings earlier upon appointing a suitable candidate for the role. This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia. Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply.
Applications Close: 24 March 2024
