Housing Manager
(Based in Goolwa)
Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Permanent Position Available
Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award Level 4
About Us:
We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Seeking opportunities to build positive pathways and connected thriving communities, we are one of few South Australian organisations offering an integrated model of housing and support. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.
Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.
Meet some of our amazing staff here
The Opportunity – Goolwa-Based, Part-Time Role
Looking for a meaningful career move in a stunning coastal setting? This part-time Housing Manager role in Goolwa offers the chance to make a real impact, right where it's needed most. Whether you're seeking flexibility, a change of pace, or a role that aligns with your values, this opportunity lets you bring your skills to a community-focused team delivering essential housing support.
In this role, you'll provide responsive tenancy management across a housing portfolio, ensuring tenants feel supported, connected, and empowered to sustain their tenancies. From lease agreements to resolving neighbourhood concerns, your work will help shape safe, stable homes and stronger communities.
Why This Role?
* Work-Life Balance in a Beautiful Location: Enjoy the charm of Goolwa while working part-time in a role that fits your lifestyle.
* Grow Your Career: Build valuable skills in tenancy management, compliance, and housing legislation, experience that opens doors across housing, property, and social services.
* Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. Your efforts will directly support individuals and families in maintaining secure housing.
* Real Impact, Right Now: Step into a role where your contributions are visible, valued, and truly transformative.
About You:
We're looking for a passionate, capable professional who can hit the ground running and bring the following:
* Experience managing a residential tenancy portfolio, in the Community Housing or Property sector and knowledge of tenancy management principles
* Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, which have been demonstrated at an operational level
* Understanding of community engagement principles and demonstrated experience in trauma-informed practice
* Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively
* Experience working with tenants to overcome barriers to sustaining housing
* Tertiary qualifications in Property, Social Work, Business Administration, or relevant equivalent (or lesser qualification complemented by substantial relevant experience)
What We Offer:
* Values-driven culture
* Generous salary sacrifice benefits
* Great professional development opportunities
* A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of leave to spend however you want
* A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
* A NAIDOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations
* Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman
* Access To Corporate Health Insurance and Annual Flu Vaccinations
You Will Need To:
* Complete our online application process
* Hold or be willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* Hold or be willing to obtain a current Safe Environments Certificate
* Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver's licence and be willing to drive
* Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process
How To Apply:
To apply for this role, please fill out the questions below. On the following page, you will be asked to add your Resume and a Cover letter. Please make sure you have this ready before you apply.Please also upload copies of relevant qualifications and certifications, including Working with Children Check, Safe Environments, and your Driver's Licence.
Applications Close: COB, Monday, 1 September 2025.
The Position Description is available by Clicking Here. For further confidential inquiries, please contact Niki Ford, Housing Portfolio Manager at
Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.
ABOUT JUNCTION
Junction is a non-denominational social enterprise helping more than 10,000 South Australians each year through a wide range of programs and support. This includes domestic violence and homelessness services; emergency housing; counselling; mentoring; community centres and residential care for children and young people under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive who can't be placed with foster families.
Junction also provides affordable housing for those on low incomes managing around 2,500 properties across the State.