The Role
The Housing Services Officer role is a client facing position which supports the delivery of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing's housing program and play a vital role in supporting client-centered services to individuals and families who seek housing assistance or reside in public housing.
Housing Services Officers are part of a network of community workers and organisations 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 Services Officers at Classification 2 are fully competent across the assigned housing functions and apply well-developed skills in all areas.
They may be required to be a local reference point in processes and procedures for less experienced staff and to will work in an setting 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.
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 ()
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📌 Tenancy And Property Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
📍 Melbourne