Housing Services Officer - Barwon area

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing
$76,505 - $96,873 a year
Geelong, Victoria
Full time
3 days ago

THE ROLE


Housing Service Officers play a vital role in supporting the delivery of client-centred services to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or reside in public housing. Housing Service Officers are part of a network of community workers and organizations that share the responsibility for working with vulnerable people to promote and support their wellbeing. Based in offices across the state, the role undertakes a range of tasks relating to tenancy and property management and the provision of housing advice and assistance. Housing Service Officers are fully competent across the assigned housing functions and apply well developed experienced staff to work in an environment under general supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE


  • Assess client's needs and provide advice on housing options from a range of established policy, procedures and standards.
  • Prepare routine cases with well established procedures and represent the Department at Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
  • Apply early intervention strategies to sustain tenancies.


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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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