Senior Community Housing Officer

Full-time ongoing role based in Bendigo Leadership role in the Housing Services Team leading tenancy services for 80 homes Join a values-driven inclusive organisation Your new role As our new Senior Community Housing Officer you’ll lead tenancy and property management for Unitings newest high density community housing development in Bendigo. You’ll oversee approximately 80 tenancies ensuring high‑quality consumer‑centred services in compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and regulatory requirements. You’ll work closely with renters, community partners and internal teams to sustain tenancies, resolve issues and build a thriving housing community. You’ll work onsite in Bendigo and collaborate with Unitings statewide Housing Services team. The role has potential to oversee additional properties across Victoria and future leadership opportunities may include mentoring up to two direct reports. You’ll be part of Unitings Housing Services team, a passionate group committed to delivering safe, sustainable housing solutions. We work collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners to support renters and strengthen communities. Benefits of working at Uniting Our work isn’t easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you. In addition to your salary of $110k super you can access the following. Ability to increase your take-home pay with access to $15,900 in salary‑packaging benefits An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary) Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops Access training and development opportunities to help you grow Your skills and experience You will hold a relevant qualification in community services, social science or property management and will also bring with you : Experience in residential property and tenancy management Strong knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and housing regulations Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to manage diverse portfolios and work with vulnerable communities Proficiency in MS Office and tenancy management systems Current Victorian driver’s licence (essential) Local Bendigo connections (desirable however not mandatory) View the position description here How to apply Click APPLY to submit your application. Please attach a two-page response to the Core Selection Criteria along with your current resume. If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. We will review applications as they come in and may close the ad early. For any questions please reach out to Elliott Stock, Acting Senior Manager of Housing Services, on 0 for a chat. About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. Visit us : Uniting is a child‑safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. Employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and / or participation in any service or undertaking. Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you. Required Experience : Senior IC Key Skills: Section 8, Public Health, Data Collection, Ellucian, Banking, Fair Housing Regulations, LIHTC, Budgeting, Economic Development, Real Estate Law, Logistics, Statistical Analysis Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr