Department of Communities WA – Geraldton WAAbout Department of Communities (Communities) Housing ServicesCommunities works in partnership with the private, government and not-for-profit sectors to create affordable housing opportunities for people who would otherwise have difficulty accessing appropriate housing.
This includes:Direct management of more than 36,000 public housing dwellings, and approximately 8,000 dwellings in partnership with community housing organisations.Managing approximately 5,000 properties for Government employees under the Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) Program.Providing housing for 122 Aboriginal communities in remote locations throughout the state.Constructing new social housing and overseeing the maintenance and refurbishment of social housing properties.The RoleWe are seeking Housing and Property Services Officers to provide property and tenancy management services associated with Communities' owned and leased properties in Geraldton and Carnarvon.
The position ensures ongoing consultation and communication with a diverse group of stakeholders, including tenants, real estate agents, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and departmental staff, to ensure that a customer-focused service is delivered.Our OfferSuitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise in Geraldton or Carnarvon within the next 12 months.In return for your skills, passion and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:District allowance in addition to salaryCarnarvon only: Travel Concessions (Annual return flight to Perth for you and your dependants after 12 months service)Carnarvon only: An additional week annual leave17.5% Annual Leave LoadingDiscount on private health insuranceAdditional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service14 weeks paid parental leaveComprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirationsAccess our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employeesWant to join us?Visit the full advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board () and search COM35124 to view the Job Description Form and application requirements.
We look forward to receiving your application!Closing Date#J-18808-Ljbffr