Housing Officer - Mer Island (Part-Time)

Torres Strait Island Regional Council; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 35 000 - 52 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Based at Mer Island

Part-time 19 hours/week

6 weeks annual leave

Gazetted holidays

Professional growth and development

Uniforms

Resumo da oferta

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is seeking a Housing Officer for Mer Island, with a part-time arrangement (19 hours per week). This role focuses on supporting social housing tenants, handling tenancy management, and assisting applicants through the housing process from a Mer Island-based office.

You will work closely with tenants and community members to maintain sustainable tenancies, coordinate inspections, and ensure housing policies and procedures are followed.

Qualificações

• Customer service experience desirable.
• Understanding of tenancy management helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Manage social housing tenancies and rent monitoring.
• Assist applicants with the housing process.
• Coordinate inspections and maintenance requests.
• Maintain tenancy records and housing registers.
• Contribute to strong, sustainable communities.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Housing Officer - Mer Island (Part-Time)

Torres Strait Island Regional Council – Cairns QLD

20h ago , from Torres Strait Island Regional Council

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

What we offer:

• Based at Division 15, Mer Island
• Part-time, Permanent (19 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
• 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.