Housing Services Officer
Vor 3 Tagen
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/1838581
Job posted: 07/01/2025
Closes: 21/01/2025
Classification: HSO2
Salary Range: $76,817 - $93,275
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated.
All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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Housing Services Officer Client-centred role engaging with people and the community.Promote and support the wellbeing of vulnerable Victorians.Build your career in this dynamic role.Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference.About the role: We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate to join our network of community workers that share a responsibility for working with vulnerable people to support their health and well-being whilst in public housing.
Housing Services Officers play a vital role in delivering a client-centred service to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or may reside in public housing.
The role is varied and will keep you challenged undertaking a range of tasks relating to tenancy and property management and providing housing advice and assistance.
The role will be responsible for tenancy and property management that is in line with the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), ensuring awareness of tenant and landlord roles and responsibilities and always ensuring the public properties our clients reside in are of good standard.
What will you be doing? No two days will be the same.
One day you may be in the office doing administrative related tasks, or assessing clients' needs and providing advice on housing options; the next day you may be on the road conducting home visits, organising maintenance, liaising with vulnerable renters, helping people with health issues, and connecting them to supports to enable them to thrive in their communities.
Your accountability will be to: Work with tenants to assist and support them in maintaining their tenancies.Carry out property inspections every 6 months and complete required property reports.Attend court/tribunal hearings where necessary to represent the interest of the department.Ensure tenancy and property records are kept up to date and information recorded meets the department and regulatory standards.Maintain positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders.Actively contribute to developing and implementing strategies that connect tenants to additional support.To be successful in the role, you may: Have demonstrated experience working or interacting with vulnerable client groups.Previous experience in a client-focused role working with the public.Community service or housing experience or even property management experience.Experience with Microsoft Office products for reporting.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to problem solve and make decisions.Resilience and perseverance while adapting to challenging situations.Empathy and cultural awareness always applying with sensitivity and professionalism.What we offer you: Continuous training opportunities while on the job.Employee wellbeing and support programs.The opportunity to start or advance your career in the Victoria Public Service.Extensive leave provisions to balance work and personal life.How to apply: All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.Please submit an up-to-date CV.As part of the application process, you will also be required to complete a short questionnaire asking you to respond in writing to two questions.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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