Housing Officer
Core
Support women experiencing domestic and family violence to secure safe, stable, and affordable housing while coordinating tenancies and building long-term tenancy confidence.
Role type
Housing Officer (Community Services)
Builds
Safe housing placements and stable tenancies for women fleeing domestic violence
Domain
Social services / Domestic and family violence support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
tenancy coordination, property inspection, tenancy education, stakeholder engagement, record keeping, advocacy, housing legislation knowledge
Preferred skills
experience in housing or homelessness sector, understanding of barriers faced by women experiencing domestic violence
Technologies
client databases, accommodation agreements, leases, condition reports
Responsibilities
Supporting women to access safe, sustainable and affordable housing; Providing information, advocacy, referrals and practical housing assistance; Coordinating tenancy administration, including accommodation agreements, leases, bonds and condition reports; Conducting property inspections and identifying maintenance or safety requirements; Coordinating repairs and maintenance with contractors and relevant stakeholders; Delivering tenancy education, individual support and group workshops
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC