About the role

As a Housing Officer, you will manage a portfolio of tenancies and provide professional tenancy management services that support sustainable tenancies and positive outcomes for our tenants. This is a varied, hands-on role combining property and tenancy management with meaningful work alongside people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Key responsibilities
Managing tenant applications, allocations and tenancy sign-ups
Conducting property inspections
Managing rent arrears, rent reviews and payment arrangements
Investigating and managing tenancy breaches and complaints
Coordinating maintenance and repairs
Managing vacancies, lease renewals and end-of-tenancy processes
Preparing documentation and representing Cornerstone at SACAT where required
Liaising with support providers, government agencies, Public Trustee and other stakeholders
Maintaining accurate tenancy records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, contractual requirements and Cornerstone policies

About you
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Confidence communicating with people and managing challenging or complex situations




Solid administrative skills and attention to detail
Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
Current Australian driver's licence
Experience in property management, tenancy management or community housing will be highly regarded, but is not essential

Advantages
Salary packaging of up to $15,900
Training and professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Supportive, close-knit team environment
Chance to develop your career within a growing Community Housing Provider

About us Cornerstone Housing is a not-for-profit Community Housing Provider delivering secure and affordable housing to people across South Australia. We provide housing to people on low incomes, people experiencing disadvantage, people living with disability and those at risk of or experiencing homelessness. As a growing Community Housing Provider, we are focused on increasing our impact and helping more people access secure, secure and sustainable housing.

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