Housing and Property Services Officer
Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2024
Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.
The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.
We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.
Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Sanford, Housing Services Team Leader on 0418 957 743 or via email Lisa.SANFORD@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.
When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- Government Regional Officer Housing (for applicants not recruited locally)
- District allowance
- Annual travel concessions
- Generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- An additional week of annual leave
- Professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
- Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.
- Corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
Applicants should note that not all flexible work options are viable in all positions and front-line positions have limited access to part-time, remote work hubs and work from home arrangements due to client needs and operational demands. Specific queries should be directed to the contact person nominated in the advert.
About The Role:
As a Housing and Property Officer, you will be responsible for the provision of property and tenancy management services associated with the agency’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.
How to Apply:
If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
- A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
- A two [2] page written application addressing all of the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Lisa Sanford, Housing Services Team Leader on 0418 957 743 or via email Lisa.SANFORD@dohw.wa.gov.au.for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.
If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact Michela Orsini, HR Consultant, 0434 464 370 or via email on Michela.Orsini@communities.wa.gov.au mentioning the vacancy reference number HRC0255541 for assistance.
Currently there is one (1) full-time fixed-term appointment for 12 months available for filling, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Other suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool. This pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill other similar full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term vacancies with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. Please note that being placed in the pool does not guarantee your placement in a position.
