Housing Officer

We're partnering with a respected community housing organisation seeking dedicated Housing Officers to join their team across two exciting opportunities:

• 1 x Permanent Part-Time Role – 0.75 FTE (28.5 hours per week) 
• 1 x Full-Time Maternity Leave Contract – 12-month fixed-term

These roles are ideal for someone experienced in tenancy management who enjoys balancing strong administrative capability with people centred housing support.

You will manage an allocated housing portfolio and deliver high quality housing services aligned with legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end to end tenancy management across an allocated portfolio.
• Manage rent collection, rental arrears, payment plans and tenancy debts.
• Conduct routine, ingoing and outgoing property inspections.
• Ensure compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Sustain tenancies through proactive risk identification and early intervention.
• Maintain accurate and timely records within the tenancy management system.
• Prepare documentation, notices and represent matters at Tribunal where required.
• Build strong working relationships with support providers, referral agencies and key stakeholders.

About You

• Proven experience managing a housing portfolio in community, public or private housing.
• Strong understanding of tenancy legislation and compliance requirements.
• Confident managing complex tenancy matters including arrears, anti-social behaviour and end of tenancy processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working with vulnerable or socially disadvantaged communities.
• Current driver's licence.
• Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values driven organisation committed to delivering quality housing services and improving outcomes for residents.

Whether you're seeking the flexibility of a permanent part time position or the opportunity to step into a full time fixed term contract, you'll be joining a supportive team that is passionate about making a meaningful impact.

If you're passionate about tenancy management and want to contribute to a team making a real difference, I'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Kettlewell at Public Sector People via sarah@publicsectorpeople.com.au.