Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 23rd Aug 2019
We believe housing is a basic human right that affords people dignity. Everyone has a right to a home and it is our job to make this happen.
This is a rewarding and challenging role for someone who wants to contribute to our mission to end homelessness.
Launch Housing has an ambitious and singular mission to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice on ending homelessness.
We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and the go-to organisation on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community. Launch Housing is a strong, single, focused voice on homelessness driven by the values of Empowerment, Fresh Thinking, Agility, Leadership, and Courage.
The role of a Property Manager is extensive and varied, however, you will primarily be accountable for the overall management of residential properties on behalf of the landlord in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act, the Estate Agent Act and the organisations policies, procedures, and systems.
The Property Manager - Head Lease is also responsible for managing a portfolio of the head leases under the Head Lease Programs which is a targeted program to assist support participants of the Drug Court at Melbourne Magistrate's court who are experiencing homelessness.
The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and the ability to effectively priorities tasks, demonstrate initiative, be proactive and anticipate areas where assistance is needed. Working in a team environment, the individual will be expected to demonstrate commitment, loyalty, respect and an ability to work as an enthusiastic team member to achieve the overall business objectives.
You are encouraged to apply if you believe that you possess demonstrated transferable skills to be effective in the role and a willingness to undertake industry specific training.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to complete a Working with Children check and Police check. Launch Housing is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise, and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.