CareerPlan

Rent Assessment Officer

Ballarat, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Evaluate and respond to renter requests to investigate proposed rent increases from rental providers in accordance with Victorian legislation.

Role type

frontline regulatory compliance officer (rental disputes)

Builds

compliance decisions and escalation reports for the Victorian government

Domain

public sector / residential tenancy law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

legislative knowledge, dispute resolution, case management, phone communication, regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

experience in regulatory/enforcement environments, knowledge of compliance frameworks

Responsibilities

Evaluate rent increase requests against prescribed methods; contact parties by phone to advise on calculations; escalate excessive increases or formal investigation requests; provide information on rights and obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997; identify and escalate breaches for compliance action.

Seniority

Individual Contributor, frontline operational