Assistant Housing Officer
- Provide frontline and administrative support for tenancy and property management, responding to tenant and housing enquiries.
- Assist with client interviews, eligibility assessments, property inspections, maintenance coordination and tenant records.
- Support community engagement and positive tenancy outcomes for people accessing housing services.
12-month fixed-term parental leave contract at Slacks CreekFull-time OR school hours - Monday to Friday$40.49 per hour + 5 weeks annual leave + salary packaging up to $18,549 tax-free
At Churches of Christ, we have been supporting communities for more than 130 years. We are seeking a compassionate and organised Assistant Housing Officer to join our Housing Programs team and help deliver quality housing services to tenants across the community.
About the role:
As an integral member of our team, you’ll provide administrative and frontline support across tenancy and property management services. You’ll be the first point of contact for many clients, helping them navigate housing options while supporting positive tenancy outcomes.
- Responding to tenant, property and housing enquiries
- Conducting client interviews and eligibility assessments
- Assisting with property inspections and condition reports
- Coordinating maintenance requests and tenancy matters
- Maintaining accurate tenant and property records
- Supporting community engagement initiatives and tenant events
- Providing administrative support to Housing Officers
What you’ll bring to our team:
- Experience in housing, community services or a similar sector
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable people and communities
Desirable skills and experience:
- A Certificate IV in Social Housing (or equivalent experience) and knowledge of tenancy legislation will be highly regarded.
Who we are – Churches of Christ
Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years.
We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.
Why Join Our Team
- Meaningful work that positively impacts people’s lives.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- A growing not-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact.
- Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for everyday living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in delivering life-changing housing solutions! Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us and submit your application today!
Please click the Apply Button. For further inquiries, contact Arlene Lewis 07 3327 1674.
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