Housing Officer

We are looking for a Full Time Housing Officer to join the team! This is an Aboriginal Identified position, please only apply if you identify as Aboriginal.

The IAC is a nationally registered Aboriginal Community Housing Provider (‘ACHP’) and delivers social and affordable housing and supported housing programs that assist Aboriginal people within the Illawarra and surrounding areas in creating pathways to securing sustainable tenancies.

We are looking for a Housing Officer to join the housing team and provide professional high-quality property and tenancy management support to our tenants.  The Housing Officer’s role is to manage the tenancy life cyle and assist tenants sustain their tenancies. The Housing Officer will liaising with our Going Home Staying Home team, other IAC departments and external agencies ensuring best possible solutions are developed to meet the ongoing needs of our tenants.  This is a full time ongoing position.

The successful candidate will have;

• Recognised qualification, in Housing, Community Services, Social Work or relevant related area or substantial demonstrated practical experience
• Proven experience working in residential tenancy and property management
• Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act 2010 and relevant legislation
• Well-developed written & verbal communications skills
• Strong understanding and proven ability to engage with the local Aboriginal Community
• Knowledge and understanding of current social housing management practice and principles
• Experience working with other community groups, services, agencies and government departments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong computer skills including database entry, word processing and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Mandatory requirements for this position are current NSW Driver’s licence, Working with Children Check, National Criminal Police Check .

We offer:

• Great take home pay ( Level 4 -5 SCHADS award pay rate depending on the candidate)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Full salary packaging options
• Supported professional development
• Working within a great supportive team environment
• Real career opportunities! 

Applications close August 8th at 9am. Apply via Seek.

https://www.seek.com.au/job/86009690?ref=direct-share-hirer-jobs-list