Tenancy and Property Officer (00378061)
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | HSO2.1 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/00378059 |
| Closing Date: | 09-Apr-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $76,817 - $85,048 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 10-APR-2026 |
| Attachments: | 2025-03-26 00378059 Position Description - Tenancy and Property Officer HSO2 .docx (Word, 132KB) |
| Contact: | Ondine Stachnowski 0437090753 ondine.stachnowski@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
This role is 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 and working across two teams, the role undertakes a range of tasks relating to tenancy and property management and/or the provision of housing advice and assistance that may include:
- Managing and maintaining tenancies
- providing support and information on services
- identifying and assessing Victorians' housing needs and their eligibility for services
- allocating rental properties to eligible applicants
- visiting and working with tenants to resolve tenancy issues
- ensuring maintenance work is carried out on tenants' homes.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Assess client's needs and provide comprehensive advice on housing options from a range of established policy, procedures and standards.
- Make appropriate referrals to internal or external support service providers in order to assist clients with their short-term housing needs.
- Prepare routine cases with well-established procedures and represent the department at tribunals.
Please open the position description to read more.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job details
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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| Job Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/00378059 |
| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | HSO2.1 |
| Salary Range: | $76,817 - $85,048 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 10-APR-2026 |
| Date posted: | 26-Mar-2025 |
| Application Close Date: | 09-Apr-2025 |
| Attachments: | 2025-03-26 00378059 Position Description - Tenancy and Property Officer HSO2 .docx (Word, 132KB) |
| Contact: |
Ondine Stachnowski
0437090753 ondine.stachnowski@dffh.vic.gov.au
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