At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in delivering accurate rent assessments and ensuring compliance.
- Company: Join SGCH, a leading not-for-profit community housing provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, NFP salary packaging, health benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Other info: Hybrid work options and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in creating belonging and empowering communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in rent assessments, leadership skills, and customer-focused approach.
The predicted salary is between 55970 - 114520 $ per year.
At SGCH, we believe everyone belongs. This is why our purpose, ‘to create belonging’ drives our commitment to build a team where diversity, inclusion and connection are at the heart of what we do.
As a leading not-for-profit community housing provider supporting over 12,000 customers across 7,000 homes in NSW and VIC, we continue to invest in our people, our homes, and our communities. Guided by our values – We Care, We Create, We Connect – we’ve built an inclusive workplace by caring for one another, creating and sharing new ideas, and connecting authentically every day, where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we connect with. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and life experiences. If this role excites you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Your passion and potential matter.
Join us in creating sustainable, connected communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive.
What We Offer
- Competitive package – 35-hour work week with competitive and above Award pay
- NFP salary packaging – Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,500 for meals, entertainment and accommodation, and Novated leasing providing both convenience and savings
- High-growth environment – Real opportunities to grow your career with a focus on internal promotions, inhouse learning and development and study assistance support
- Health and wellbeing benefits - Corporate discounts with Flare for everyday savings, Reward and Recognition program, access to a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave and 3 days bonus annual leave
- Agile and innovative work practices – Hybrid work arrangements including work from home options, and modern, well-located offices close to public transport
About the role and about you
As the Senior Rent Assessment Officer, you will lead the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant rent assessment services across SGCH. Reporting to the Income Manager, you will lead a team of Rent Assessment Officers, providing operational leadership, quality oversight and specialist advice to support consistent decision-making, strong data integrity and positive customer outcomes.
To succeed in this role, you will have extensive experience in rent assessments and income reviews, strong knowledge of social and affordable housing rent-setting requirements, and proven leadership skills in coordinating workflows, quality assurance and team development. You will demonstrate sound judgement, attention to detail and a customer-focused approach, ensuring fair, respectful and compliant outcomes. This is a permanent role, requires travel to all SGCH office locations and portfolios as required.
Duties
- Lead and coordinate the day-to-day workflow of Rent Assessment Officers to ensure service targets are achieved.
- Oversee rent reviews, income assessments and complex rent calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Provide specialist advice and act as the escalation point for complex or disputed rent assessment matters.
- Monitor quality, productivity and performance outcomes, implementing improvements and addressing risks proactively.
- Analyse rent assessment data and trends to support reporting, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coach and develop team members, fostering collaboration, capability development and consistent service delivery.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NSW Residential Tenancies Act 2010, social and affordable housing rent-setting requirements, privacy obligations and organisational policies, with the ability to apply these in complex customer matters.
- Demonstrated experience completing and coordinating rent reviews, income assessments and other regulated financial assessments, including complex case analysis and decision-making.
- Proven experience providing day-to-day team leadership, including workflow coordination, work allocation, coaching, quality assurance and support for service delivery outcomes.
- Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide authoritative advice, balance compliance and commercial requirements, and achieve fair and respectful customer outcomes.
Senior Rent Assessment Officer in Sydney employer: SGCH
At SGCH, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions diversity, inclusion, and connection within our team. Located in the vibrant community of Redfern, NSW, we offer a competitive salary package, generous NFP salary packaging options, and a strong focus on employee growth through internal promotions and professional development opportunities. Our agile work culture promotes work-life balance with hybrid arrangements, ensuring that our employees feel valued and empowered to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of over 12,000 customers.
