Are you keen to be involved in improving Aboriginal housing outcomes? Be part of a team that is enthusiastic, dynamic, and passionate! Attractive salary plus superannuation and access to salary packaging Birribee Housing is an Aboriginal community housing provider wholly owned by the NSW Aboriginal Land Council. A community-driven organisation committed to providing safe, secure, and culturally appropriate housing for Aboriginal people to practice self-determination and meet their social, cultural and economic needs.
Birribee Housing offers staff:
Competitive salary depending on skills and experience in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services AwardAccess to salary packagingFocus on Health and Well BeingOpportunities for professional development and trainingAccess to free, confidential employee assistance program (EAP)About the Opportunity Permanent ongoing roleBased in Sydney or Orange NSWThe Property Officer will be responsible for managing and overseeing various aspects of maintenance & repairs within Birribee Housing. You will be a strong communicator with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and culturally safe services to Aboriginal people. You have demonstrated experience in managing calls for maintenance, assessing property maintenance needs, coordinating tradesman to undertake repairs within designated budgets and timeframes, and updating information systems. You will be strongly committed to working as a member of a team while being self-motivated and able to work independently. Applying your excellent organisational skills is a strong feature of your approach to work.
Key areas of responsibility include: Answering maintenance phone calls from tenants and raising works orders for appropriate tradesman to action within required timeframesCoordinating tradesman for multiple jobs at once and tracking progressProviding tenant updates on work orders raisedRegular site/property inspectionsVerifying and processing contractor invoices for completed worksPhone audits and surveys relating to maintenance & repairsKeeping accurate records and updating systems with key asset dataProviding reports to management to assist with regulatory compliance and reportingWho we are looking for: Aboriginality – your employer considers Aboriginality a genuine occupational qualification for the role in accordance with the Anti-Discrimination Act (s.14(d))Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of the social housing sectorExperience in social housing, real estate or asset/facilities management with intermediate understanding of the NSW Residential Tenancies ActGood negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to liaise with several stakeholdersAbility to develop and maintain effective partnerships with contractors, suppliers and community servicesEmpathy towards the challenges faced by people needing housing assistanceKnowledge and understanding of the cultural practices, values and issues that currently affect Aboriginal peoples in NSWDemonstrated ability to work under pressure and plan workloads effectivelyYou will also need: A valid National Police Check (less than six (6) months old)A current driver's licence valid in the state of NSWWillingness to be office-based up to five (5) days per weekRemuneration: Remuneration will be commensurate with the capabilities and experience of the candidate. As a guide, the salary for this role will be as per the SCHADS award Level 3 to 4 (negotiable).
We actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply, as we are committed to fostering an inclusive and representative environment where everyone's unique perspectives contribute to our collective success. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our community members.
Contact To apply for this role please send a copy of your resume and a 1 page cover letter to ******. A copy of the position description can also be made available upon request by emailing Luke Johnston (Asset Manager) on ****** or phone 1800 2477 4233.
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