As part of Machinery of Government (MoG) changes functions from the Department of Local Government and Communities, the Department for Child Protection and Family Support, Housing Authority and Disability Service Commission have amalgamated to form the Department of Communities as of 1 July 2017.
Every day the Department of Communities - Housing makes a difference in the lives of Western Australians. The agency successfully collaborate and partner with private, government and not-for-profit agencies in the areas of land development, housing construction and property management.
The Opportunities: We are recruiting for a pool of applicants who will meet our capability needs at level 3. From this pool we will immediately fill a number of positions, as well as similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Pilbara Region (only). You only need to submit one application. As part of the process you will be asked for position and location preferences however you may be offered any position you are found suitable for.
Each position has a different Job Description Form and duties. A brief description of each position is below:-
Leasing Officer (Karratha/South Hedland)
As a leasing Officer you will manage and control a number of leases from commencement to finalisation to meet with the Department’s priorities, consistent with policy and procedure. You will also provide a responsive service to customers in the area of leasing and asset management.
Housing and Property Services Officer (Karratha/South Hedland/Newman)
As a Housing and Property Services Officer you will manage, control and monitor a designated number of Housing Service Delivery tenancies and properties to ensure tenants are supported, payment of rent is sustained and properties are cared for and maintained.
Senior Customer Service Officer (South Hedland)
As a Senior Customer Service Officer you wil assist Management to implement, maintain and improve Customer Service policies and procedures. You will also provide support to the customer service team in being the first point of contact for the general public as well as assess customer's eligibility and suitability for Housing services.
Business Support Officer (South Hedland/Karratha)
As a Business Support Officer you will provide effective and efficient business and administrative support to Regional management. You will also assist with the performance of Region and Directorate functions and coordinate Ministerial and other documentation for the Region.
The attached Job Description Forms (JDFs) provide more information about each of the positions. For further information we encourage you to contact Shez Kimber, Area Manager, Pilbara Region on (08) 9160 2842.
On offer for suitable candidates are work life balance, flexible leave options and salary packaging. Because the position is based in a remote region you may also be eligible for subsidised housing, District Allowance for you and your dependants, cost of an airfare to and from Perth each 12 months for you and your dependants as well as paid travel time.
Join Department of Communities - Housing
If you would like to help us open even more doors to affordable housing for Western Australians apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only;
- A current resume/CV
- A one page written application demonstrating your capacity to meet the below two capabilities:-
- Achieve Results
- identify and use resources wisely
- apply and build professional expertise
- respond positively to change
- take responsibility for managing projects to achieve results
- Build Productive Relationships
- nurtures internal and external relationships
- listen to, understand and recognise the needs of others
- value individual differences and diversity
- share learning and support others
Attachments:-
cover letter for all job applications.pdf
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information for applicants
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jdf- business support officer.docx
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jdf- housing and property services officer.docx
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jdf- senior customer service officer.docx
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jdf-leasing officer.docx
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