* Full time position
* Maximum term contract until October 2026
* East Perth Location
About Us
Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the Role
The Coordinator – Housing provides housing and tenancy management services to refugees and humanitarian entrants establishing a new life in Australia. The role is responsible for managing properties adhering to the relevant State & Territory Residential Tenancies Act and program policies. The Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring refugees secure long-term and sustainable tenancies for a diverse and broad range of communities. The Coordinator – Housing plays a critical role in the delivery of our services to refugees and humanitarian entrants and will work closely with our case coordination teams, volunteers and other partners.
In addition to managing and securing properties for clients, Housing Coordinators support clients to understand how to maintain their homes and develop the skills needed to independently search for, apply for, and secure housing. This aligns with the program's ultimate goal of supporting clients to live independently in Australia.
You will bring:
* Proven highly developed organisational and time management skills
* Proven ability to work across multiple functions and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to communicate and apply effective interview techniques to sensitively gain information from clients
* Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
* Ability to manage complex and sensitive issues
* Effective communication with a broad range of people (verbal and written) including communication of technical/procedural/ legislative information to clients
Mandatory Requirements
A Working with Children Check and a valid driver's license.
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4.
To find out more about this opportunity please contact Parisa Abbasian on
Applications close at 11:55pm on 21 January 2026
We encourage applicants to apply ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may fill this role prior to the advertised closing date.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won't engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
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