Housing Officer

Cook Shire Council; Cooktown; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Shire Council is seeking a Housing Officer in Cooktown to manage the staff and senior housing portfolios, oversee leases and rent management, and support fair, transparent, and compliant housing allocations.

Join the Growth and Liveability team to ensure properties are well managed, tenants are supported, and occupancy reports are prepared. Training and development are offered; applications close soon.

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Confidential information handling.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Computer skills with MS Office and records management systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Current Queensland Class C Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage Council’s staff housing portfolio, including leases, rent management and housing registers.
• Coordinate housing allocations and provide recommendations regarding housing needs and suitability.
• Manage applications, eligibility assessments and allocations for senior housing.
• Administer rental agreements, including annual rent reviews and liaison with tenants and relevant organisations; maintain housing records.
• Coordinate entry, exit and routine property inspections; coordinate maintenance, repairs and safety requirements.
• Prepare reports relating to housing occupancy, allocations and property condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Analytical skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Prioritization

Driver’s Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Records management systems

Job description

Help make a difference in our community while managing homes that matter.

Are you organised, people-focused and ready for a role where your work has a genuine impact? Cook Shire Council is looking for a Housing Officer to join our Growth and Liveability team in Cooktown. This is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for Council’s housing portfolio, supporting both staff housing and senior housing while helping ensure properties are well managed, tenants are supported, and housing allocations are fair, transparent and compliant.

New to housing? Don’t rule yourself out!

Cook Shire Council is willing to support and train a suitable candidate who demonstrates the right attitude, aptitude and transferable skills, even if you don’t tick every box. If you have strong administration skills, enjoy helping people, can confidently manage confidential information and are willing to learn, we want to hear from you

What you'll be doing

• Managing Council’s staff housing portfolio, including leases, rent management and housing registers.
• Coordinating housing allocations and providing recommendations regarding housing needs and suitability.
• Managing applications, eligibility assessments and allocations for Council’s senior housing.
• Administering rental agreements, including annual rent reviews and liaison with tenants and relevant organisations & Maintaining accurate housing records, leases, bonds and rental information.
• Coordinating entry, exit and routine property inspections & coordinate maintenance, repairs and safety requirements.
• Preparing reports relating to housing occupancy, allocations and property condition.

Every day will bring something different!

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is extremely organised, proactive and has a high attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills & a commitment to providing a high standard of customer service.
• Confidence managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and records management systems.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A current Queensland Class C Driver Licence.

Experience in property management, tenancy coordination, community housing, residential property or local government would be highly regarded. & Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld) and experience coordinating property inspections and maintenance would also be advantageous.

Why join Cook Shire Council?

If you’re looking for a role that combines people, property, administration and community impact, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Applications will close 9.00am Thursday 1 October 2026.

Summary & Conditions Of Employment

Job reference

CSC203

Position

Housing Officer

Location:

Council's Main Administration Office - 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown

Tenure

Full Time.

Remuneration

Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A: Division 2, Section 1) Award – State 2017 - Level 4

$89,306 per annum

Leave Entitlements

• 5 weeks annual leave per annum
• 15 days personal leave per annum
• 9 day fortnight

Superannuation

12% Superannuation contributions

Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications are assessed on merit.