Housing Officer

Perth - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Permanent Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Perth WA 6000
Salary: $86092 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

Are you driven by purpose and inspired to create lasting change This is your opportunity to be part of the Western Australia Common Ground projectan innovative initiative transforming lives through safe stable and supportive housing.

We are seeking 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 key part in supporting individuals to sustain their housing and build stability dignity and hope for the future. At Mission Australia Housing we provide social transitional and affordable housing to vulnerable Australians ensuring access to safe quality homes that enable people to participate fully in their communities.

This is a dynamic customer-facing role looking after 112 units in a mixed tenure complex. Youll bring strong communication skills resilience and a genuine commitment to continuous return youll be supported by a collaborative and value-driven team where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on 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 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 Working with Children Check

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

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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: Perth WA 6000Salary: $86092 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 determined to en...

Permanent Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Perth WA 6000
Salary: $86092 Super NFP salary packaging benefits
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need