Housing Officer

 Life at Vinnies

At Vinnies, we are what we do. We believe in making a difference. We are one of Queensland’s most-loved charitable organisations and are committed to leading with our values and mission at heart. We work together to build a legacy that we can be proud of, supporting those in need within our communities. Our companions are why our journey started, striving to shape a more just and compassionate society. Our employees, members and volunteers are the reason our journey continues, and why we will succeed.

    What we can offer you

• Work with a purpose – not your average organisation and not your average role!
• Competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits under our Employee Agreement
• Salary packaging arrangements – helping you save on tax
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program – our employees are our most valuable asset
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll always feel part of a team

The Role

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to make a meaningful impact in your community? Do you have strong life experience and empathy, and enjoy working with people from all walks of life? If so, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
As a Housing Officer with Vinnies Housing, you’ll work from our South Brisbane based office and be part of a supportive, state-wide team delivering compassionate housing services to people in need. You’ll manage a small, focused portfolio that allows you to truly connect with tenants and help sustain long-term housing outcomes.

What you’ll do:
•    Build respectful, supportive relationships with tenants to help them sustain their housing
•    Deliver day-to-day tenancy and property management services
•    Collaborate with internal teams and local service providers
•    Ensure tenancy and property compliance in line with relevant policies and legislation
•    Connect tenants with appropriate support services to meet their individual needs
•    Conduct tenants visits as required to provide ongoing tenancy and client support

This is a Permanent, Full-time (38 hours per week) position, based in South Brisbane.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in community or social housing is preferred but not required. We welcome candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
• A genuine passion for helping people and building stronger communities
• Life experience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work respectfully with diverse individuals
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• A commitment to learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Alignment with the mission and values of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland

What we can offer you at Vinnies Housing

• Full training and ongoing support
• Supportive, values-based team environment
• A meaningful opportunity to create lasting social impact

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you.

You can submit your application via SEEK or directly on our careers page!

Having the right people in our team is important to us. Before joining our team, we’ll undertake pre-employment checks including references, a police check, and proof of qualifications/licences.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.