Permanent, part-time role working 30 hours per week, based in Parkes NSW with regular travelling to Forbes, Dubbo and Coonabarabran.

Join a growing national community housing provider with a diverse, inclusive and values-led culture.

Access not-for-profit salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.

St Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia (SVdPSHA) is a Registered Tier 1 Community Housing Provider and a designated Special Work of the St Vincent de Paul Society. We provide appropriate, secure and affordable rental housing, while working to create socially inclusive neighbourhoods where people and communities can thrive.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader - Housing Services, the Housing Officer will deliver effective property and tenancy management services while providing high-quality, responsive customer service to applicants and tenants. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, empathetic and confident working with people from diverse backgrounds in a busy community housing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 - 130 tenancies, including recent tenancy sign-ups, allocations, transfers, vacant and void properties, and responses to antisocial behaviour.

Conduct six-monthly rent reviews, manage rental arrears and take appropriate remedial action to minimise financial losses.





Carry out regular asset and property inspections, including regular property inspections as required.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in relevant databases and report potential issues, risks and hazards in line with established procedures.

About You

Qualifications and/or training in housing, community services or a related field.

Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the needs of social housing tenants, applicants and the broader community.

Current knowledge of the legal framework relevant to social housing landlords and tenants.

Experience in housing management or service delivery within a community or social services setting, including support areas such as mental health, domestic and family violence, and alcohol and other drug use.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgement and prioritise a demanding workload.

Strong time management, organisational and administrative skills.

Commitment to the values of SVdPSHA and the St Vincent de Paul Society.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with highly developed interpersonal skills.

Questions?

For further information about the role, please contact the State Manager NSW/ACT at ***************@vinnies.org.au.

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📌 Housing Officer (Parkes Shire Council)
🏢 St Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia
📍 Parkes Shire Council