• Community Housing and Homeless Response Expertise
• Permanent Role
• 0.8FTE

About Shelter WA

Shelter WA is the peak body in Western Australia for the community housing and homelessness sectors. Our vision is that all people living in Western Australia have a home that enables them to thrive. We’re a small, close-knit team - despite having grown significantly over the last year - who are all passionate about making a difference to those who have experienced, continue to experience or are at risk of homelessness. We’re now looking for an expert in community housing and homelessness services who can lead the delivery of our capacity building programs to empower and strengthen the sector.

About the Role

The Sector Development and Stakeholder Engagement Officer leads the delivery of Shelter WA’s capacity building programs and projects to strengthen the housing and homelessness services and sectors. This newly created role provides expertise in the community housing and homelessness services and leads a small team and a range of projects.

This role will identify strengths and gaps in skills and knowledge in community housing for increased empowerment and growth of the sector in Western Australia as well as positively engaging with a variety of stakeholders, including our members, to ensure their needs and emerging trends are captured and reflected in our advocacy efforts. The role liaises extensively with our policy and media teams.

About You

You’ve a deep knowledge of community housing solutions and homeless responses and you have a proven track record in sector development to drive positive change. You will have the leadership and expertise to work with our members, government and partners at a senior level to drive and advocate to deliver a better housing system. You understand the social housing sector and industry challenges and are committed to developing the capacity and capability of community housing for improved housing outcomes. You’re enthusiastic, innovative and a team player.

Essential criteria for this role includes:

• Deep understanding of the operating environment, context and governance requirements for community housing and homelessness service providers in Western Australia.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the community housing or homelessness sectors.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a leadership or stakeholder engagement role.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and the ability to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved and within budget.
• Tertiary qualifications in human services, economics, policy, business or other relevant discipline.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships, collaborate and to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in accessible practice and easy read will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated competency in the use of various software, applications and databases including Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Zoom and Teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and self-manage to achieve goals while being a strong team player.
• Ability to travel intrastate and interstate.
• An ability to support and operate within Shelter WA’s vision and values.

Interested?

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All applications to be received as soon as possible but no later than the advertised closing date. Shelter WA reserves the right to fill this job earlier than the deadline.

Any queries – please contact Kath Snell – 9325 6660.

A position description is attached.