Residential Housing Coordinator

US Consulate General; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The US Consulate General Melbourne seeks a Residential Housing Coordinator to manage housing logistics, advise the Interagency Housing Board on rules, and coordinate Make-Ready Meetings ensuring homes are ready for arrivals and departures. You will liaise with OBO and other offices to support housing matters.

The role requires strong management skills, extensive interaction with multiple offices, and regular contact with landlords and management companies to sustain a successful housing program.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service environment
• Logistics management in real estate/marketing/sales or customer-oriented business
• Two years of college or university studies or equivalent
• Completion of secondary schooling requirements
• Must have a valid driver’s license for driving automobiles and small trucks
• Fluent English, written and spoken, including translation ability

Responsabilités

• Move-in preparation
• Property inspections
• Landlord relations
• Housing committee coordination
• Property reporting
• Contractor oversight

Connaissances

Customer service

Logistics management

Real estate coordination

Driver's license

Formation

Two years of college or university studies

Secondary School completion

Description du poste

As Residential Housing Coordinator, you will coordinate housing for the U.S. Consulate General Melbourne. You will manage the logistics of housing assignments and advise the Interagency Housing Board (IAHB) on the rules and technical details of assigning housing. You will also work with the Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) on housing matters and waivers.

You will chair the Mission's Make-Ready Meetings, which make sure homes are ready when Consulate employees arrive and depart. The role calls for excellent management skills and frequent contact with several offices across the U.S. Mission, as well as with incoming and outgoing staff who live in Consulate homes.

You will also build working relationships with landlords and their agents or management companies, and keep in regular contact with them to support a successful housing program.

Duties

• Move-in preparation
• Property inspections
• Landlord relations
• Housing committee coordination
• Property reporting
• Contractor oversight

Skills and Experience

OPTION 1

Experience:

Three years of experience in a customer service atmosphere that includes managing logistics in real estate, marketing, sales or a customer-oriented business is required.

Education:

At least two years of college or university studies in general coursework such as business administration, English composition, mathematics, education and other general electives is required.

OPTION 2

Experience:

Five years of experience in a customer service atmosphere that includes managing logistics in real estate, marketing, sales or a customer-oriented business is required.

Education:

Completion of Secondary School is required.

Requirements in addition to Option 1 and Option 2.

Must have a valid, current driver's license for the purposes of driving automobiles and small trucks and have held a driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years.

Fluent English; written/spoken, including the ability to translate is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Benefits and Compensation for Locally Employed Staff

The U.S. Mission offers a range of benefits, opportunities and conditions that you will be able to access while working for the U.S. Mission.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: November 24, 2026

If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please email: ******@state.gov