Senior Housing Officer – based in Ballarat Region
Ballarat based role with great remuneration & NFP tax benefits Work for an organisation that is genuine about helping the Aboriginal Community
Summary about this job
Housing & Homelessness Services
Company: Aboriginal Housing Victoria
Location: Ballarat & Central Highlands
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-8-3846-8213
Fax: +61-7-6924-6145
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Detail information about job Senior Housing Officer – based in Ballarat Region. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Salary sacrifice benefits
- Work with the Aboriginal Community
- Build your career in Housing
Senior Housing Officer -– Ballarat based
Employer: Aboriginal Housing Victoria
Work Type/s: Full Time
Location: Ballarat
Applications close: 20 July 2018
Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) is an Aboriginal community organisation responsible for managing over 1,500 rental properties for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living in Victoria. AHV's vision is to ensure that Aboriginal Victorians secure appropriate, affordable housing as a pathway to better lives and stronger communities.
We are seeking applications from highly motivated, reliable people who are keen to work in an Aboriginal organisation that is taking the next step towards self-determination and self-management by ensuring that the organisation is able to maintain a sustainable and financially viable housing portfolio across Victoria for Aboriginal people.
The role of the Senior Housing Officer (SHO) is critical in establishing sustainable tenancies with AHV's client base. Working within the framework of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) and AHV's policies and guidelines the SHO is responsible managing a small team of Housing Officers, through supervision, coaching and training to facilitate the delivery of quality outcomes: contributing to asset and service delivery planning and contributing to decision in relation to asset utilisation and maintenance. The SHO also has a pivotal role in managing key relationships within the region and needs to be responsible for coordinating the services of tenants and applicants with complex needs, with a particular focus on those affected by family violence
We are looking for someone with awareness of Aboriginal cultures and the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia. They will bring a client centred focus to the role whilst being able to work within the legislative framework. Key attributes and skills required for the role include:
- Demonstrated capacity to lead a small team
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and represent AHV in forums
- Knowledge of tenancy and property management requirements of an Aboriginal Housing provider, or public housing provider
- Ability to monitor data integrity
- Confidence in using a range of IT systems
- Written and verbal communication skills
This position is based in our Ballarat office with travel throughout the region required.
A current Victorian driver's licence, National Police records check and a Working With Children Check are required for this position.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please submit applications to [email protected] by 20 May 2018. A copy of the position description can be found on the website for AHV. For any queries please contact Libby V on 0447573563
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply,
Position based in Ballarat with travel to Western Metro and Ballarat