Neighbourhood Officer (Affordable Housing) in Fairfield

Neighbourhood Officer (Affordable Housing)

As a Neighbourhood Officer, you'llmanage a diverse portfolio of affordable housing tenancies, supporting customers tomaintainsuccessful tenancies and contributing to safe, positive neighbourhoods.

You'llbuild relationships, solveproblemsand manage everything fromtenancy compliance and arrears to property, wellbeingand complex customer matters.

With home visits, inspections, stakeholderengagementand NCATmatters all part of the mix, this is a role where every day brings something different.

This is a6-month opportunitysuited to an experienced housing or community services professional who thrives on variety, meaningful customer engagement and managing a diverse caseload.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing tenancy and neighbourhood matters, including rent and non-rent arrears, breaches, propertycareand responsible conduct.
• Building positive relationships with customers andprovidingclear advice about their rights and responsibilities.
• Conducting property inspections, home visits and customer wellbeing checks and following up actions.
• Managing sensitive and complex matters, including domestic and family violence and mandatory reporting, in line with policy and legislation.
• Managing NCAT matters, including preparing documentation and submissions andrepresenting Hume whererequired.
• Maintainingaccuratetenancy records and documentation across relevant systems.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve positive customer outcomes.
• Applying the NSW Affordable Housing Ministerial Guidelines, eligibility requirements, legislationand Hume policies to tenancy decisions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in community services, housing, tenancymanagementor a similar environment.
• An understanding of affordable housing eligibility and rent-setting principles, with the ability to apply the NSW Affordable Housing Ministerial Guidelines.
• An understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act and NCAT processes.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders.
• The ability to manage sensitive and complex matters with empathy, professionalismand sound judgement.
• Strong administration and attention to detail, particularly inmaintainingaccuraterecords and documentation.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Wordand Excel.
• A current NSW Driver Licence and access to an insured vehicle.
• Checks required: Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

WHY WORK WITH US?

As a leading community housing provider Hume houses 1 in every 1000 NSW residents.

We own and/or manage over 4,500 affordable rental homes, throughout metropolitan Sydney and regional NSW.

We build new properties, manage tenancies forownersand provide services and support to meet our diverse customers and community's needs.

From essential workers to young people, families, people with disability, senior citizens, people experiencing homelessness and women fleeing family violence, we create opportunities for all our customers to prosper.

We are diverse, dedicated, fun and flexible.

We welcome those who share our values and our purpose of providing people with opportunities to prosper.

Your contribution is rewarded and celebrated with great opportunities to build a career in an exciting, growing sector.

We also offer

• Salary packaging
• Access to EAP Counselling Service
• Additional Leave

Hume Community Housing is committed to a workplace where our team members prosper, and diversity and inclusion are a valued part of our vibrant and connected working community.

We encourage and welcome applications from all people including people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA, older people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.