First Nations Tenant Support Project Officer

Tenants Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Tenants Queensland is seeking a Project Support Officer in Brisbane to work with the Project Leader and Manager to address barriers faced by First Nations Queenslanders in the private rental sector. The role focuses on improving tenancy education, advisory services, and culturally aware practices.

The position involves coordinating activities, building partnerships with First Nations communities and service providers, and contributing to Stage two of the project.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Queensland residential tenancy laws.
• Knowledge of housing policy issues.
• Awareness of sector-specific issues.
• Understanding of equity and diversity and the needs of First Nations communities.
• Extensive community service delivery experience and ability to coordinate and manage a program to ensure deliverables are met.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Successful Tenancies Project in alignment with the organisation’s mission and values.
• Assist in strengthening relationships with First Nations communities and service providers.
• Help enhance the Queensland Statewide Tenant Advice and Referral Service (QSTARS) to ensure culturally responsive tenancy education and advisory services for First Nations renters.
• Support the development and implementation of cultural awareness training for real estate agents and landlords.
• Assist in fostering and managing partnerships with First Nations-led agencies to support stage two of the project.
• Contribute to improving the organisation’s First Nations cultural capability through training, policy review, and resource development.
• Conduct research and consultation with First Nations service providers to identify gaps in tenant advisory services.

Skills

Community engagement

Project coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Policy comprehension

Job description

Tenants Queensland is seeking a Project Support Officer in Brisbane to work with the Project Leader and Manager to address barriers faced by First Nations Queenslanders in the private rental sector. The role focuses on improving tenancy education, advisory services, and culturally aware practices.

The position involves coordinating activities, building partnerships with First Nations communities and service providers, and contributing to Stage two of the project.