Southern Cross Community Housing – Nowra NSW
We are a leading Not for Profit organisation with a service delivery area spanning from Wollongong to Eden, across to the Snowy Mountains.
Comprising 8 offices and over 75 employees, we own and manage over $1 billion worth of assets, approx.
2,300 dwellings housing nearly 5,000 people.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Provide housing assistance to individuals and families, supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.
Form relationships with support agencies to enable effective collaboration.
Ensure that properties are maintained to a high standard.
Effectively manage rent and other receivables for all properties in the portfolio.
Ensure that housing requirements are communicated effectively to both tenant and support services in the endeavour to support tenants to maintain their housing.
Respond accordingly to any tenancy management issues and elevate as required.
Willingness to undertake travel to support regional offices and/or undertake professional development activities.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Detailed understanding of the needs of people accessing Social and Affordable Housing, including clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Experience working with vulnerable people including those with complex needs.
Strong engagement skills and ability to interact effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships in a non-judgemental and positive framework.
Commitment to developing a positive workplace and cohesive team, in addition to fostering a secure work culture and to applying modern OHS practices.
Essential Qualifications and Licensing:
Current Working with Children Check (will be arranged by SCH)
Criminal record check providing suitable clearance to work with vulnerable members of the community (will be arranged by SCH)
Relevant tertiary qualifications:
Certificate/Diploma in Social Housing / Community Services, or
Equivalent work experience.
About the Role & Perks of the Job:
A permanent (35 hrs p.w.) role located in our Nowra office.
Working for a registered charity (and PBI) you will have access to salary sacrifice (up to the ATO threshold) which can increase your 'take home' pay by thousands of dollars.
Paid study leave program – supporting you to progress at SCH and expand your knowledge.
Recognition & Rewards program – rewarding our high achievers!
Journey Insurance – covering you as you travel to & from work.
Annual retreats – to forge positive working relationships with your peers and give everyone an opportunity to contribute to our organisation's future strategies.
Employee Assistance Program, offering free and confidential counselling and support to you and your immediate family, for anything you need – including personal (non-work related) struggles.
SCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage an equal, diverse and inclusive workplace where unique talents, experiences and cultures are embraced.
SCH encourages applications from women, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent
SCH is committed to ensuring that our workplace is safe and free from known risks to the health and safety of our clients and employees.
Please note all appointments are subject to a safety screening process, including a Working with Children Check and Police Records Check.
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