Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 1st Apr 2021
Australian Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian movement in the world seeking to build a better society based on people helping people.
The role of Housing Officer is to provide housing and tenancy management services to refugees and humanitarian entrants establishing a new life in Australia. The role is responsible for the management of short-term tenancies delivered under the guidelines of the relevant State & Territory Residential Tenancies Act and program policies. The Housing Officer is also responsible for ensuring refugees secure long-term and sustainable tenancies close to relevant essential services within a diverse and broad range of communities.
This includes Orientation and capacity building on 'how to be a good tenant’, Tenant Rights and Responsibilities, budget management of rent and utilities, Good neighbour awareness, Real Estate Agent awareness-raising, relationship building and liaison. The Tenancy Officer plays a critical role in the delivery of our services to refugees and humanitarian entrants and will work closely with our case coordination teams, volunteers and other partners.
Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.
You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars.
For further enquiries please see the position description below or contact Daisy Ashworth on 0409 191 264.
Position Description: PD - Housing Officer HSP - November 2020.pdf