Inspections Assistant
Many Rivers Regional Housing Management Services Aboriginal Corporation
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Job summary
Many Rivers Regional Housing Management Services Aboriginal Corporation – Lismore NSW is seeking two Property Inspection Assistants. You will inspect residential properties across regional NSW, engage with Aboriginal tenants, and ensure accurate records and reports are maintained.
The role involves significant travel, with a work vehicle provided and travel expenses covered. You will join the Housing Services team, supporting property management, tenancy documentation and customer enquiries
Qualifications
- Experience in real estate, property management, housing, administration or customer service would be highly regarded.
- Previous property inspection experience is not essential.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled residential property inspections, assess property conditions and identify maintenance requirements.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with Aboriginal tenants and families, conducting inspections with professionalism and cultural awareness.
- Complete digital inspection reports, take photographs and maintain accurate property records.
- Identify maintenance issues, property damage and safety concerns, ensuring matters are reported and followed up.
- Plan inspection schedules, coordinate tenant appointments and manage travel across your region.
- Support Housing Services with property records, tenancy documentation and general administration.
- Work closely with Housing Officers and staff to keep inspections and property information up to date.
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Many Rivers Regional Housing Management Services Aboriginal Corporation – Lismore NSW
We're looking for two enthusiastic, reliable and community-minded Property Inspection Assistants to join our Housing Services team. If you enjoy being on the road, meeting new people, exploring different communities and working independently, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
You'll travel throughout regional NSW, visiting properties, meeting tenants and helping us maintain quality housing services for Aboriginal families and communities.
With a salary package, access to a work vehicle, all work-related travel expenses covered, and a laptop and mobile phone provided, you'll have the equipment and support needed to succeed.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills in real estate, property inspections and housing management while enjoying the variety of a mobile, regional role.
As a Property Inspections Assistant, you'll support the management and maintenance of our housing portfolio.
Your responsibilities will include:
Property Inspections - Conduct scheduled residential property inspections, assess property conditions and identify maintenance requirements.
Tenant Engagement - Build positive, respectful relationships with Aboriginal tenants and families, conducting inspections with professionalism, empathy and cultural awareness.
Property Reporting - Complete digital inspection reports, take photographs and maintain accurate property records.
Maintenance Identification - Identify maintenance issues, property damage and safety concerns, ensuring matters are reported and followed up.
Travel & Scheduling - Plan your inspection schedules, coordinate tenant appointments and manage travel efficiently across your allocated region.
Housing Administration - Support the Housing Services team with property records, tenancy documentation, customer enquiries and general administration.
Team Collaboration - Work closely with Housing Officers and other staff to ensure inspections are completed and property information is accurate and up to date.
This isn't your typical office job!
You'll spend approximately three weeks each month travelling throughout your allocated region, conducting inspections, visiting communities and working directly with tenants.
For approximately one week each month, you'll travel to our Port Macquarie office to complete administration, update property records and support the Housing Services team.
Our housing portfolio extends across a large and diverse region, from Tweed Heads to Taree, and inland to Toomelah, Tamworth and surrounding communities.
All approved work-related travel expenses are covered by Many Rivers, allowing you to focus on delivering quality housing services.
Travel will likely include multiple overnight stays. You may be away from home all week, staying in hotels and travelling to inspect properties, returning on weekends.
We're recruiting two positions and welcome applications from suitable candidates living across our service area.
Preferred regional bases include:
Casino / Lismore - Ideally positioned for servicing Tweed Heads, the Northern Rivers, Maclean and Grafton.
Taree / Port Macquarie - A central location for servicing Grafton, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Wauchope and surrounding communities.
Glen Innes / Armidale - Well positioned for servicing Tenterfield, Armidale, Walcha, Toomelah and the New England region.
Other suitable regional locations may be considered. Your allocated inspection region will be determined based on operational needs and the locations of successful applicants.
We're looking for friendly, dependable, organised people who enjoy travelling, working independently, and interacting with others.
Ideally, you'll bring:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organisation, time management and attention to detail.
Confidence using smartphones, tablets, computers and digital applications.
The ability to maintain accurate records, complete reports and follow established procedures.
A practical approach to identifying property maintenance and safety concerns.
Strong cultural awareness and respect for Aboriginal households, families and cultural protocols.
A professional, empathetic and approachable manner when engaging with tenants.
The ability to manage your own workload and work independently.
A current driver's licence and willingness to undertake regular regional travel.
Reliability, initiative and a genuine commitment to delivering quality services.
Open C Licence and clean driving history.
Clean and presentable appearance.
Well-spoken and respectful.
Experience in real estate, property management, housing, administration or customer service would be highly regarded.
Previous property inspection experience is not essential.
We're particularly interested in people who are motivated to learn, comfortable using technology and capable of working independently while maintaining high professional standards.
We want our employees to have the resources, equipment and support they need to succeed. In addition to your salary, this position includes:
Vehicle provided - Access to a work vehicle for undertaking inspections and regional travel.
All work-related travel paid - Approved travel expenses covered across your allocated service area, including required trips to Port Macquarie.
Laptop provided - Modern equipment to complete inspections, reports and administrative work.
Mobile phone provided - Stay connected with tenants, colleagues and support services while travelling.
Training and development - Develop practical skills in property inspections, housing administration and property management.
Career opportunities - Build experience that can support progression into broader housing and property management roles.
This is a great opportunity to enjoy the independence of working on the road while developing valuable professional skills and contributing to stronger Aboriginal communities.
You'll work across a diverse property portfolio, meet people from different communities and play an important role in supporting quality housing services.
If you're organised, enjoy travelling and meeting people, and want a rewarding career beyond the traditional office environment, we'd love to hear from you.
This opportunity is exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Make a Difference. Bring Your Skills. Help Shape Our Future.
Join an organisation investing in better housing services and stronger outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
Many Rivers Regional Housing is a not-for-profit Aboriginal community-controlled housing organisation supporting Aboriginal families and communities from Tweed Heads to Taree. Managing more than 720 homes across northern NSW, we're entering an exciting new chapter, with significant investment in our workforce, technology and services.
We're seeking positive, energetic and capable professionals who want to make a meaningful difference. This is an opportunity to bring your skills, experience and fresh ideas to an organisation committed to improving housing services and supporting the wellbeing of Aboriginal families and communities.
We value people who demonstrate initiative, accountability, cultural respect and a genuine commitment to delivering quality services.
Two-week paid Christmas shutdown - Including seven additional paid working days for eligible employees who start before 1 December 2026.
Work-life balance - Flexible working arrangements and additional leave benefits following probation.
Professional growth - Opportunities to broaden your experience, take on greater responsibility and develop your leadership potential
Aboriginal leadership pathways - Opportunities to build experience, take on responsibility and develop leadership potential.
Supportive workplace - A commitment to employee development, teamwork and professional growth.
Build a meaningful career while contributing to stronger Aboriginal communities.
This opportunity is exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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