Housing Officer
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Job Description
- Permanent Full time 35 hours per week
- Location: Larrakia (Darwin) NT
- Salary: $85K Super NFP salary packaging benefits
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we stand together with anyone who needs us for as long as they need us. Find out moreabout usandour purpose.
Your Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives We are looking for a motivated and compassionate professional to join our dedicated team working alongside some of the most vulnerable members of our this rewarding role you will play a vital part in helping individuals and families maintain their housing and build a stable foundation to thrive within their communities.
Mission Australia Housing provides social and affordable housing to vulnerable Australians ensuring they have access to good quality housing that enables people to participate in their communities. This is a customerfacing position so youll need to bring strong communication skills a high level of resilience and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement. Every day will be different and youll be part of a supportive environment where your contribution directly improves the lives of others.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Conducting all the arrangements to lease vacant properties quickly and effectively
- Work with tenants to assist and support them in maintaining their tenancies
- Carry out property inspections and complete the required property reports
- Prepare court/tribunal documents where necessary
- Ensure tenancy and property records are kept up to date and information recorded meets the organisations and Regulatory standards
- Maintain a strong KPI focus across a variety of performance areas
- Maintain positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders
- Actively contribute to developing and implementing strategies that connect tenants to additional support
Requirements for Success
- Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable client groups with strong people skills
- Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act would be preferred
- Previous experience working in the housing or social welfare sector would be preferred
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office products for reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong administrative experience and interpersonal skills
- Current Drivers Licence and valid WWCC
Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications referee checks and WWCC.
Your benefits
- Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
- Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at
How to apply
Click Apply and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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