Leasing Officer

Department of Housing and Works; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous leave

Modern workspace

Health insurance discounts

Diversity initiatives

Job summary

Department of Housing and Works in Western Australia seeks a Leasing Officer based in Kununurra to manage a portfolio of leases from commencement to finalisation, aligning with the department's housing priorities and policies.

You will provide a responsive service in leasing and asset management, applying careful negotiation, attention to detail and collaborative teamwork to support communities and government facilities.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused professional with strong organisation, time management and negotiation skills.
• Kununurra-based Leasing Officer will provide responsive leasing and asset management services.
• Permanent full-time position based in Kununurra.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control leases from commencement to finalisation to meet department priorities.
• Provide responsive leasing and asset management service to customers.
• Collaborate with team to ensure policy compliance and best-practice service.

Skills

Customer-focused

Organisational skills

Time management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works. The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia- including schools, hospitals and police facilities. We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64. If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Chris Baird on 0409 268 856 or via email at [e-mail]. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service .

Benefits

• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role

Based in Kununurra, the Leasing Officer position is responsible for managing and controlling a number of leases from commencement to finalisation to meet with the Housing priorities of the Department, consistent with policy and procedure. The role provides a responsive service to customers in the area of leasing and Asset Management.

About You

We are looking for a customer-focused professional with strong organisation, time management and negotiation skills. You'll have a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Currently there is one (1) Permanent Full-Time Position available for filling.