Housing Officer

Hobart - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Permanent Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Hobart Tasmania 7000
Salary: $85994 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 usand our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Join a purpose-led organisation where every day brings the opportunity to change lives for the better. We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic professional to become part of our committed team supporting people within our community who need it most.

In this impactful role you will work directly with individuals and families to help them secure and sustain safe housing empowering them to build stronger more stable futures. Mission Australia Housing delivers social and affordable housing solutions that provide vulnerable Australians with the security of a quality home and the opportunity to actively engage in their communities.

This is a frontline people-focused position that calls for excellent communication skills emotional resilience and a strong desire to continuously learn and improve. Youll be welcomed into a supportive inclusive environment where your contribution is valued and the positive outcomes of your work are seen every day.

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 contributes 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 WWVP

Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications referee checks and WWVP.

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

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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

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Permanent Full time 35 hours per weekLocation: Hobart Tasmania 7000Salary: $85994 Super NFP salary packaging benefitsMake a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in needLife at Mission AustraliaWhen you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determine...

Permanent Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Hobart Tasmania 7000
Salary: $85994 Super NFP salary packaging benefits
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need