Housing Officer

Be Recruitment; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Housing Officer in Sydney for a 6-month full-time contract. You will manage a portfolio of social and affordable housing tenancies, build relationships with tenants, and ensure compliance with housing legislation. Ideal candidates will have experience in community housing and relationship-building skills. This role offers the chance to make a difference in people's lives and the stability of communities, within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Possibility of contract extension

Qualifications

• Experience in community housing, social housing, or tenancy/property management.
• Understanding of working with vulnerable clients and diverse communities.
• A valid Driver’s Licence, plus Police Check and WWCC (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of tenancies for social and affordable housing.
• Support tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Conduct routine, periodic, and final property inspections.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Good IT skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

6-month full-time Housing Officer contract in Sydney

• Manage a portfolio of social and affordable housing tenancies
• Build positive relationships with tenants and community stakeholders

Inner West Sydney Community Housing

Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families to secure safe, stable housing? We’re recruiting a Housing Officer for a 6-month contract to deliver tenancy and property management services to people on low to moderate incomes, including those with complex needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in community housing, social housing, or property / tenancy management who thrives in a role with purpose, connection, and community impact.

About the Role: As a Housing Officer, you’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of tenancies, supporting tenants to sustain their housing, ensuring compliance with legislation, and maintaining positive relationships with tenants, stakeholders, and community partners. Your day-to-day work will make a meaningful difference in preventing homelessness and strengthening communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lease vacant properties, conduct sign-ups, and ensure all tenancy documentation is completed accurately.
• Support tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Manage rent collection, arrears, tenancy breaches, and sustainable tenancy outcomes.
• Conduct routine, periodic, and final property inspections.
• Attend Tribunal / Court hearings when required.
• administration and report
• Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Encourage tenant particiaption

About You: We’re looking for someone with:

• Comfortable with an on-site role 5 days per week.
• Experience in community housing, social housing, or tenancy / property management.
• Knowledge of the needs of social and affordable housing tenants.
• Understanding of working with vulnerable clients and diverse communities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good IT skills and confidence working with tenancy management systems.
• A valid Driver’s Licence, plus Police Check and WWCC (or willingness to obtain).
• Senior First Aid (or willingness to complete).

Why Apply?

• Join a mission-driven environment making a real difference.
• Work with diverse communities and contribute to long-lasting housing outcomes.
• Supportive team culture and structured processes.
• Possibility of extension beyond the initial 6-month period.

How to Apply

If you’re committed to supporting people to maintain safe and stable housing and you’re ready for a meaningful contract role in Sydney, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

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