Apply your skills and experience in property coordination with Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL).

CEHL is Australia's largest cooperative housing provider. We manage a portfolio of more than 2,000 housing properties throughout Victoria and partner with over 90 co-ops to provide safe, secure, affordable housing to 5,000 co-op members, renters, and the broader community.
CEHL actively promotes the vital role co-operative models can play in changing people’s lives and as an ongoing solution to Victoria’s current housing affordability crisis. We are focused on creating positive outcomes for our member co-operatives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Property Officer will be responsible for ensuring the implementation and delivery of renewals and maintenance in accordance with the Asset Management Strategy. This role will meet the requirements of the CEHL/Co-operatives Agreement (CCA) as well as compliance, quality control, and budget requirements to deliver efficient and effective renewal projects, responsible predominantly for the regional and metropolitan Western Victoria region.

Key accountabilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Inspecting properties for structural integrity and accurately record condition data in the appropriate information technology system;
• Travel for inspections from time to time, including overnight stays where required
• Proactively communicate with the housing co-operatives’ Maintenance Directors and the Treasurers to support co-operatives to develop and implement a maintenance budget and plan;
• Identify, scope, obtain quotes, and contract renewal works within the allocated budget;
• Ensure contractors have the appropriate insurances and health and safety induction documentation;
• Conduct final inspections of works with co-operative Maintenance Directors and tenants to ensure work is completed according to CEHL and the co-operatives’ expectations and requirements;
• Provide advice to co-operatives on the development and implementation of the maintenance program, including budget allocation, costings, priorities, and quality standards;
• Visually inspect all works throughout the delivery, monitor progress, keep accurate records, and manage delivery timelines;
• Assist in the preparation of a renewals program budget by nominating the priorities of works for the assigned portfolio

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The role will ideally suit an experienced Property Officer with a positive can-do attitude. The successful candidate will be able to problem solve, have a proactive work ethic coupled with the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

• Full VIC Drivers Licence
• Experience in residential properties
• Has good customer service skills
• Is self-organised and has good administration skills
• Can quickly learn new information technology systems
• Has experience in the building industry or in planning and managing maintenance
• Works well within the prescribed framework but is able to think creatively to resolve problems

Apply Now with your CV and Cover Letter if you are keen to bring your tenancy management skills to make a meaningful contribution to the growth of affordable co-operative housing in Victoria.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including police and background checks and provide evidence of a minimum of two vaccinations against COVID-19 or a medical exemption.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Police Check and provide a valid Working with Children Check.

CEHL is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. People with a disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.