Housing Officer 12 month contract

About Us

Aboriginal Community Housing Limited (ACHL) plays a vital role in addressing housing needswithin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.

As a national Tier 1 Aboriginal community housing organisation ACHL focuses onproviding culturally appropriate property and tenancy management services which means we are dedicated to creating housing solutions that are not only practical but also respectful of the cultural social and historical contexts of the people we support.

Summary

We are seeking a Housing Officer to fill a 12-month contract in this position the Housing officer will identify assess and deliver new housing developments and redevelopment opportunities that support ACHLs strategic direction and growth strategy. Located in Kempsey and reporting to the NSW Housing Manager this leadership role will work closely with key stakeholders to develop qualityproject outcomes strengthen portfolio growth opportunities and contribute to ACHLs vision values and goals. The role requires a balanced positive and safety-focused approach to leadership with a commitment to culturally safe practice and improving housing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the timely accurate and efficient operation of ACHL rental collection and arrears recovery systems

Conduct condition reports tenancy sign up entry procedures lease and rent reviews and exit procedures

Liaise with Asset Management Unit within the Department of Housing and Works in relation to tenanted and vacated property maintenance

Maintain administrative tasks to ACHL standards such as reporting complaints compliance quality and accountability requirements

Maintain accurate property and tenancy data in all required systems

Represent ACHL at Tribunal

Maintain customer focus by

Providing information and advice to tenants to assist in the sustainability of the tenancy

Ensuring fair and transparent property allocation processes

Work closely with government department clients support agencies and relevant ACHL departments

Providing appropriate support to wider team and organisation

Contribute to continuous improvement by optimising approaches to strategic portfolio management growth opportunities and capital project delivery while providing additional support to the wider team and organisation as required.

About You

You are an experienced property housing or project development professional with strongcommercial judgement high-level conceptual and problem-solving skills and the ability to turn strategic growth opportunities into quality project are a confident communicator who builds effective relationships across government not-for-profit private sector internal teams and community stakeholders. You are committed to ACHLs values culturally safe practice ethical leadership and the right of every person to good quality housing.

Essential Criteria:

Minimum 1-2 years experience in a similar role within community housing sector

Relevant tertiary qualifications or a related discipline are highly desirable.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to work within all internal departments.

Demonstrated ability to foster strategic partnerships across government not-for-profit and private sectors.

Commitment to First Nations outcomes through culturally safe respectful and inclusive practice.

Commitment to ACHLs values ethical behaviour accountability stewardship resilience continuous improvement and results-focused delivery.

Commitment to the right of every person to good quality housing.

Satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Hold a current open car licence.

As an equal opportunity employer ACHL works closely with people from a diverse range ofbackgrounds. ACHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them their culture and their Elders past and present.

How to apply

To apply online please click on the appropriate link.

To be considered applicants must respond to the application questions and submit a cover letter and resume. For a confidential conversation about the position please contact Ali Hattersley /

We look forward to hearing from you.