Property Inspector

Many Rivers Regional Housing Management Services Aboriginal Corporation; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Many Rivers Regional Housing Management Services Aboriginal Corporation in Port Macquarie is seeking an Aboriginal Identified Property Inspector to support inspection and oversight of our housing portfolio across regional New South Wales.

This practical, field-based role involves travelling to communities such as Toomelah, Tweed Heads, Taree, Inverell, Tamworth and surrounding areas to conduct property, asset and tenancy inspections and to engage respectfully with tenants and community members.

Qualifications

• Experience in property inspections, real estate, property management, community housing, asset inspections, maintenance coordination or another relevant field-based role.
• Current Driver Licence and confidence driving long distances for work.
• Strong observation, reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required employment checks and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct entry condition, routine, exit, vacancy and asset condition inspections.
• Identify maintenance, safety, tenancy and property issues requiring attention.
• Record inspection findings, photographs and supporting evidence accurately and professionally.
• Engage respectfully with tenants, households and community members.
• Escalate issues through the appropriate internal pathways.
• Work closely with housing, assets and maintenance teams to support timely follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection and property records to support reporting, compliance and decision-making.

Skills

Observation

Record-keeping

Communication

Microsoft Office

Electronic records

Driver Licence

Long-distance travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic record systems

Job description

Many Rivers Regional Housing Management Services Aboriginal Corporation – Port Macquarie NSW

PROPERTY INSPECTOR
Help deliver safe, well-maintained homes and stronger housing outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

Many Rivers Regional Housing Management Services Aboriginal Corporation (Many Rivers) is seeking an Aboriginal Identified Property Inspector to support the inspection and oversight of our housing portfolio across regional New South Wales.

This is a practical, field-based role suited to someone who enjoys travelling, working independently, engaging with communities and providing accurate information that helps improve housing outcomes.

Using an organisational vehicle, you will travel throughout regional NSW, including communities such as Toomelah, Tweed Heads, Taree, Inverell, Tamworth and surrounding areas, undertaking property, asset and tenancy inspections on behalf of Many Rivers.

About the Role

Reporting to the Inspections Coordinator, you will:

• Conduct entry condition, routine, exit, vacancy and asset condition inspections.
• Identify maintenance, safety, tenancy and property issues requiring attention.
• Record inspection findings, photographs and supporting evidence accurately and professionally.
• Engage respectfully with tenants, households and community members.
• Escalate issues through the appropriate internal pathways.
• Work closely with housing, assets and maintenance teams to support timely follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection and property records to support reporting, compliance and decision-making.

You May Be the Right Person If You

• Can commit to regular regional travel and periods away from home.
• Are organised, observant and detail-focused.
• Can work independently and manage inspection schedules effectively.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with a wide variety of people.

• Take accurate notes, maintain records and capture clear evidence.
• Understand the importance of privacy, safety and professionalism when entering people's homes.
• Want your work to contribute to stronger housing outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in property inspections, real estate, property management, community housing, asset inspections, maintenance coordination or another relevant field-based role.
• Current Driver Licence and confidence driving long distances for work.
• Strong observation, reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required employment checks and clearances.

Why Join Many Rivers?

• Purpose-driven work with an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation.
• A practical, highly mobile role supporting safe, secure and sustainable homes.
• Regular travel across diverse regional communities throughout New South Wales.

• Opportunity to build skills in property inspections, asset management, tenancy services and housing operations.
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to better housing outcomes for Aboriginal tenants and communities.

Position Details

Reports to: Inspection Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month contract
Location: Flexible regional base with monthly attendance in Port Macquarie. Regular travel throughout regional NSW is required.
Classification: SCHADS Award
Direct Reports: Nil

Aboriginal Identified Position

This is an Aboriginal identified role. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence confirming Aboriginality.

Applications Close

Sunday, 20 September 2026