Assistant Housing Officer

Churches Of Christ; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging up to $18,549 tax‑fee

Job summary

Churches of Christ is seeking a compassionate and organised Assistant Housing Officer to join our Housing Programs team at Slacks Creek. This 12-month fixed-term parental leave contract covers tenancy and property management support, with a Monday–Friday schedule and client-facing duties.

You will respond to tenant enquiries, assist with eligibility assessments, conduct property inspections, coordinate maintenance, and help maintain records.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, community services or a similar sector
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable people and communities

Responsibilities

• Responding to tenant, property and housing enquiries
• Conducting client interviews and eligibility assessments
• Assisting with property inspections and condition reports
• Coordinating maintenance requests and tenancy matters
• Maintaining accurate tenant and property records
• Supporting community engagement initiatives and tenant events
• Providing administrative support to Housing Officers

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate IV in Social Housing (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

12-month fixed-term parental leave contract at Slacks CreekFull-time OR school hours - Monday to Friday$40.49 per hour + 5 weeks annual leave + salary packaging up to $18,549 tax-free

At Churches of Christ, we have been supporting communities for more than 130 years. We are seeking a compassionate and organised Assistant Housing Officer to join our Housing Programs team and help deliver quality housing services to tenants across the community.

About the role:

As an integral member of our team, you’ll provide administrative and frontline support across tenancy and property management services. You’ll be the first point of contact for many clients, helping them navigate housing options while supporting positive tenancy outcomes.

• Responding to tenant, property and housing enquiries
• Conducting client interviews and eligibility assessments
• Assisting with property inspections and condition reports
• Coordinating maintenance requests and tenancy matters
• Maintaining accurate tenant and property records
• Supporting community engagement initiatives and tenant events
• Providing administrative support to Housing Officers

What you’ll bring to our team:

• Experience in housing, community services or a similar sector
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable people and communities

Desirable skills and experience:

• A Certificate IV in Social Housing (or equivalent experience) and knowledge of tenancy legislation will be highly regarded.

Who we are – Churches of Christ

Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years.

We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.

Why Join Our Team

• Meaningful work that positively impacts people’s lives.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• A growing not-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact.
• Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for everyday living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.

Churches of Christ is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, ages, and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.