Housing Officer | Immediate Start

Precruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency seeks a Housing Officer for a 4-week temporary role in Cairns, Queensland. The role involves delivering property management services, assessing housing applications, and maintaining records. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a Class C Driver’s License are essential. Join a supportive team and contribute meaningfully to the community while enjoying a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to your community

Work within a supportive and inclusive team

Potential for contract extension

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse customers.
• A current Class C Driver’s License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tenancy and property management services including home visits and inspections.
• Assess housing applications and manage allocations.
• Maintain accurate records using Microsoft and departmental systems.
• Engage in regular field work with risk management.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Adaptability in dynamic environments

Commitment to ethical service delivery

Collaborative work ability

Tools

Microsoft systems

Job description

Our client plays a vital role in delivering housing assistance and homelessness support services across Queensland. They are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred services to diverse customers experiencing complex housing challenges.

About the Opportunity

As a Housing Officer, you will:

• Deliver tenancy and property management services including home visits, inspections, and dispute resolution.
• Assess housing applications, manage allocations, and liaise with support agencies.
• Maintain accurate records using Microsoft and departmental systems.
• Engage in regular field work, requiring vigilance and risk management.
• Promote workplace safety and uphold ethical and culturally sensitive practices.

This is a 4-week temporary role with the possibility of extension, based in Cairns, working full-time hours.

About You

You will bring:

• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to ethical, professional, and culturally sensitive service delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage unexpected events.
• A current Class C Driver’s License (mandatory).

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to your community.
• Work within a supportive and inclusive team.
• Potential for contract extension.
• Competitive hourly rate.

To Apply

Applications should be forwarded by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to call Brendon Dyer on [phone].

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.