Housing Officer - Badu (Fixed Term)

Torres Strait Island Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Additional TSIRC holidays

Uniforms

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) invites applications for a Housing Officer based on Division 5, Badu Island. This full-time fixed-term role runs until 2 July 2027 and offers a salary of $65,000–$67,210 per annum with six weeks annual leave and additional TSIRC holidays.

You will manage social housing tenancies and rent monitoring, assist applicants, conduct inspections, coordinate maintenance, and maintain tenancy records, contributing to sustainable communities within TSIRC’s

Responsibilities

• Managing social housing tenancies and rent monitoring.
• Supporting tenants experiencing rental arrears.
• Assisting community members with housing applications.
• Conducting inspections and coordinating maintenance requests.
• Maintaining tenancy records and housing registers.
• Be part of a team supporting strong, sustainable communities.

Job description

Torres Strait Island Regional Council – Cairns QLD

Join Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and make a difference!

What we offer:

• Based at Division 5, Badu Island
• Full Time, Fixed Term until 02.07.2027
• $65,000 - $67,210 per annum
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Additional TSIRC gazetted holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Uniforms

About us:

Torres Strait Regional Council (TSIRC) is the largest employer in the Torres Strait serving 15 ‘outer' island communities with unique characteristics and service requirements. Beyond traditional local government services, we are deeply invested in the social, environmental, and economic development of our region. We are values driven and work as One with respect for Ailan Kastom.

About the role:

The Housing Officer plays a key role in supporting Council's social housing tenants and applicants. You will provide high quality customer service and effective tenancy management while ensuring Council's social housing policies and procedures are followed.

Working closely with tenants and community members, you will help maintain sustainable tenancies, assist applicants through the housing process, and contribute to maintaining safe and well-managed housing assets.

As the Housing Officer, you will be responsible for:

Managing social housing tenancies and rent monitoring.

Supporting tenants experiencing rental arrears.

Assisting community members with housing applications.

Conducting inspections and coordinating maintenance requests.

Maintaining tenancy records and housing registers.

Be part of a team supporting strong, sustainable communities.

TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.