At Vinnies Housing, we know that a home is more than just four walls—it's the foundation for stability, dignity and opportunity.

We are committed to providing safe, affordable housing while walking alongside our tenants through every stage of their housing journey. By combining quality housing with compassionate tenancy management, we help people build independence, strengthen communities and create brighter futures.

Every member of our team plays an significant role in making a lasting difference. When you join Vinnies Housing, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation where compassion, respect and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

- Make a Real Difference – Every hour you invest contributes directly to improving lives in our community.
- Be Rewarded for Your Time – Enjoy competitive hourly rates under our Enterprise Agreement, recognising the value of your skills and dedication.
- Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Maximise your income with generous Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits: up to $15,900 annually, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
- Your Health Matters – Access comprehensive support through our Employee Assistance Program, plus exclusive Medibank health insurance discounts to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
- Find Your Work Family – Join a genuinely inclusive team where you’re seen, heard, and supported.

The Role

Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our housing properties remain safe, compliant and well maintained.

Working closely with contractors and internal stakeholders, you'll coordinate maintenance programs,



undertake property inspections, monitor contractor performance and help deliver quality housing outcomes for our tenants.

Please note this role focuses on property assets and maintenance, rather than tenancy management.

This is a Permanent,Full-time position (38hours per week)based in Ipswich.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct Property Condition Reports (PCRs), routine inspections and property assessments
- Coordinate responsive, planned and cyclical maintenance works
- Identify maintenance issues and ensure timely repairs
- Manage contractor performance, service delivery and compliance
- Review maintenance invoices and monitor project costs
- Ensure properties comply with legislative, WHS and social housing requirements
- Maintain accurate property information within the property management system
- Provide reporting and recommendations to support asset planning and continuous improvement

About You

You’ll be someone who enjoys being out in the field, has strong attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining quality property assets.

To be successful, you will have:

- Experience in property maintenance, facilities management or housing asset management
- Experience conducting property inspections and preparing condition reports
- Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills




- Knowledge of maintenance compliance and WHS requirements
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and property management systems
- Current C Class Driver Licence
- Experience within social or community housing
- Knowledge of the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH)
- Trade, facilities or property management qualifications

We are committed to Safeguarding

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, Vinnies Housing and Vinnies Retail Stores are committed to promoting and protecting the welfare, wellbeing and human rights of all people who interact with, or are affected by, our work, particularly those who may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

We have robust recruitment and screening processes to attract people who share our values and uphold our zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and exploitation.

All employees, members and volunteers are expected to uphold this commitment. Roles involving direct work with children or adults at risk require a valid Blue Card, which must be verified before commencement. Successful candidates will also undergo relevant background screening which includes a police check and reference checks as part of the recruitment process. Some positions may also require a pre-employment medical check.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.

📌 Property Officer (City of Ipswich)
🏢 St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland
📍 City of Ipswich