Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: HSO2
Occupation: Community services
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: VG/377907
THE ROLE
The Housing Services Officer, Housing Advice and Assistance Team (HAAT) works withing a small team focused on delivering ‘front line' housing services across the Loddon Area.
HAAT play a critical role assisting individuals, advocates and support agencies with queries and applications to the Victorian Housing Register (VHR). As a Housing Services Officer you are responsible for ensuring high-quality client service are delivered for those who are homeless, seeking housing assistance or living in public or community housing.
The Housing Services Officer assist community members, public housing renters, their advocates, local housing offices, external agencies and other departmental and government areas over the telephone, via e-mail and through other channels of communication.
This role is focussed primarily on delivery HAAT services but is also part of the broader Loddon Client Support and Housing Services Team. At various times the role will perform other duties such as assisting with completion of bonds, providing supports to walk up clients and assisting with broader tenancy matters.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.