• Statewide Locations (flexible)
• For a committee member the daily rate is $320 per day as per the Public Service Commission (PSC) – NSW Government Boards and Committees Remuneration Framework – Class D, Level 3. 

The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.

We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. While all applications are welcome, once we have determined through merit-based assessment which candidates meet the pre-established standards of the role, we will select the candidate who is also of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent.

Your role

The NSW Housing Appeals Committee (HAC) is an independent agency which deals with appeals from people who are unhappy with decision made by social housing providers (also referred to as public, community housing and Aboriginal community housing providers) in NSW.

The Member role is a Ministerial appointment and is accountable to the Minister for Housing. As a committee member your role will be to consider appeals and formulate decisions/findings as a committee member.

Members must be available for one to two full hearing days each month and three scheduled training days each year. In addition to their usual one - two full hearing days each month, an Aboriginal member will sit on hearings involving Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients either in person or over the telephone. These requests will be made on an ad hoc basis when required.

What you’ll do

Actively participating in making decisions, the member will also contribute to the identification of systemic issues related to policymaking. Each member will bring the benefit of their expertise, skills and qualifications to the committee to ensure that appellants have access to a fair and merit-based system of review.

This member will operate in a fair, non-biased and ethical manner, participate actively in Committee discussions to determine the outcome and assist the Presiding chair in creating an informal, non-adversarial and accessible environment for hearings.

What we’re looking for

Successful applicants will have: 

• an interest in broader social, affordable and private sector housing issues in NSW
• experience in hearing processes and deliberations
• an understanding in policy and the ability to interpret policy 
• experience in interviewing high needs clients 
• have high-level analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• a strong sense of fairness and an awareness of cross-cultural issues
• the ability to exercise impartial judgement
• the ability to make fair, balanced and equitable decisions. 

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Note: to maintain the independence of the Housing Appeals Committee, people who currently work in or sit on the Boards of social housing organisations are not able to be considered for this role.

For more information about the Housing Appeals Committee please visit the website https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/housing-appeals-committee.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. 

What We Offer

This is a part-time opportunity with members being remunerated and appointed in accordance with the Public Service Commission Directive (October 2015): Classification and Remuneration Framework for NSW Government Boards and Committees at www.psc.nsw.gov.au.

Are you ready to join us? 

Click Apply Now, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Catherine Walton at [email protected] using the subject line: Committee Member, Housing Appeals Committee - Targeted - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Mary Michael on 0499631131 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Committee Member, Housing Appeals Committee - Targeted - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. 

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit 

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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