• One of Victoria’s leading social and affordable housing services
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference
• Ongoing, Full time role

Would you like to work for a leading housing services provider? If you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued, then we would love to hear from you!

About Unison

Unison is a not for profit housing association that provides a diverse range of housing services across Victoria including social housing, affordable housing, private rental, transitional housing and owners corporation services.

We believe that affordable housing is the foundation on which to build a life of value, but that a good life takes more than just housing. A good life takes place in a community.

We provide affordable housing, and work to reduce disadvantage and social exclusion for people who have previously been homeless, by helping to create communities around them. Unison also assists over 3500 households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through our homelessness programs in Melbourne’s west.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will deliver high quality tenancy and property management services. This includes actively working towards sustaining successful tenancies for a diverse range of people, many of whom have complex needs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• End-to-end property management such as arrears management, routine inspections, represent Unison at VCAT.
• Arranging and participating in resident meetings and leading place making events
• Working closely with housing support workers to facilitate positive outcomes for tenants

About you

To make this role a success, we are seeking a person who:

• Is self-motivated with a demonstrated commitment to social justice and to the empowerment of disadvantaged members of the community
• Has experience in the provision of housing services/real estate - including tenancy and property management (or other relevant experience)
• Can work effectively and sensitively with complex clients, including those with mental health, AOD and disability needs 
• Is a skilled communicator with the  ability to work in partnership with other community services and support agencies to improve service quality and outcomes
• Brings energy, drive and  enthusiasm in working as part of a dedicated operational team
• Has the ability to work independently as you move across sites

On Offer

• Permanent, Full-time position
• Primarily based in Fitzroy
• Salary $74,455 per annum (plus super, salary packaging and 17.5% leave loading)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax free
• Rostered day off option
• Supportive working arrangements
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for independent and confidential counselling

More information

• For a full Position Description and instructions on how to apply, please visit the careers page of our website www.unison.org.au
• This position will commence immediately and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the application outcome.

*** Recruitment Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by our Unison People team. Your respect for this process is appreciated.