Community Housing Officer

Uniting Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

10% discount at Uniting Early Learning

Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave (4)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

25% off at Uniting Op Shops

Job summary

Uniting Limited based in Blackburn is seeking a Community Housing Officer to build strong relationships with renters and sustain tenancy, while coordinating with support services to manage tenancy and property functions in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires knowledge of housing regulation, homelessness factors, and excellent communication. The position is full-time and onsite with SCHADS level pay and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian driver’s license (essential)
• Demonstrated experience/qualifications in residential property management
• Prior experience in the community housing and/or homelessness services sectors (desirable)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Housing Regulatory system
• Demonstrated knowledge of the homelessness system and contributing factors
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple properties, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced property management environment

Responsibilities

• Build solid and proactive relationships with renters to sustain suitable tenancy
• Collaborate with Uniting Support Services to manage tenancy and property functions
• Balance renter satisfaction with legislative requirements

Skills

Driver’s license

Residential property management

Community housing experience

Knowledge of Housing Regulatory system

Homelessness system awareness

Verbal and written communication

multitasking and deadlines

Job description

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Full-time, Ongoing position
• Based in Blackburn

Your new role

As Community Housing Officer, you will build solid and proactive relationships with our renters to find and sustain suitable tenancy and re-enable their approach to long-term housing accommodation.

In this role, you will collaborate with other Uniting Support Services to manage a range of tenancy and property functions within a dedicated portfolio ensuring that the balance between renter satisfaction and legislation is maintained.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS SACS Level 5) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Current Victorian driver’s license (essential)
• Demonstrated experience and/or qualifications in residential property management
• Prior experience in the community housing and/or homelessness services sectors (desirable)
• Demonstrated Knowledge or understanding of the Housing Regulatory system.
• Demonstrated Knowledge of the homelessness system and contributing factors leading to homelessness
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple properties, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced property management environment.

View the position description here

For any questions, reach out to Kerrie Birrell at [e-mail]

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.