The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
The Opportunity
As a Housing Services Officer you will be responsible for the provision of property and tenancy management services associated with the department’s owned and leased properties. The position ensures ongoing consultation and communication with a diverse group of stakeholders, including tenant’s real estate agents, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and departmental staff, to ensure that a customer focussed service is delivered.
The position sits within the Service Delivery business area which manages approximately 39,000 tenancies across the State. Government Regional Officers Housing (GROH), Community Housing (rental housing managed by local government or non-government not-for-profit organisations) and Bond Assistance (interest-free loans to obtain accommodation in the private rental market) fall under the Service Delivery division, with close links to Aboriginal Housing. The Department also has a strong focus on providing home ownership opportunities to public housing tenants. .
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Sarah Charles, A/Manager Housing Services, on (08) 9345 9620.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
Join the Department of Communities
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 written application addressing 1, 2, 3 and 4 essential selection criteria/role related requirements criteria as stated on the JDF
- An application form (for hard copy applications only)
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the selection criteria/role related requirements during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online or general recruitment enquiries please contact Heath Bell, HR Consultant on (08) 9345 9702.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds women and youth.
Lodgement is system generated, any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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Attachments:-
Application Form
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Information for Applicants
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JDF
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