Closes: 24 June 2025
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $93,784 - $98,967 plus superannuation
Position No: 10007
Directorate: Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 June 2025
Contact Officer: Julianne McMaster on or (02) 6207 4431
Details : Working with Community Services Directorate (CSD) offers you the opportunity to directly contribute to supporting the Canberra Community. Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives Client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable environment across the ACT.
Housing Assistance is responsible for the provision and management of public housing services in the Territory, in addition to homelessness services, community housing, housing policy and asset management. Housing Assistance aims to be an innovative and effective social housing provider, responsive to the needs of its clients while fostering a safe strong and cohesive community.
We currently have a vacancy for a Housing Manager to join our team. Housing Managers are responsible for the effective and efficient management of tenancies within their portfolio of properties. The role is responsible for engaging with tenants out in the field, within neighbourhoods and within properties. The main function of the Housing Manager role is to ensure tenants are able to adhere to their tenancy agreements, including payment of timely rent and keeping the property in good condition.
Consistent online and phone communication and engagement is a key requirement of the role.
CSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
* A full class C driver's License is required to undertake the role.
* Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
* As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, the capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
How to Apply: A statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how their Experience, Skills and Knowledge will enable them to undertake the role in relation to the capabilities listed on the Position Description.
Please also submit a copy of your current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.
Important Information for Applicants
Effective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACT Public Sector (ACTPS) 2025 Change Implementation Program, the ACT Health Directorate and the Community Services Directorate will amalgamate to form the new Health and Community Services Directorate. In addition, positions in the Digital Services Division in the Health Directorate will join the new Digital Canberra (DC) directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. #J-18808-Ljbffr