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Title: Housing Officer
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mon – Fri, no on-call
• 5 weeks’ paid annual leave, working from home and salary sacrifice options
Job summary: Provide professional tenancy and property management services while supporting Unity’s vision for affordable housing and sustainable communities.
About Us
Unity Housing Company Ltd (Unity) is one of the largest and most innovative not-for-profit providers of affordable and social housing in South Australia. Our primary aim is to provide affordable, safe, and secure housing for people, whilst supporting independence and connection to their communities.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Housing Officer to join our Regional Team on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Team Leader – Regional, you will provide professional tenancy and property management services while supporting Unity’s vision for affordable housing and sustainable communities. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing all aspects of tenancy and property management in line with legislation and program requirements.
- Handling tenancy matters, including lease renewals, enquiries, tenancy debt, disputes, and complaints.
- Conducting and following up on property inspections.
- Maintaining tenancy records, updating databases, managing key registers, and attending SACAT as required.
- Engaging with stakeholders to deliver a responsive and professional housing service.
About You
You are a compassionate professional with experience working in the Community Services Sector, providing support to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, especially those facing hardship or disadvantage.
Tenancy experience is not essential, but your ability to navigate regulated environments is key.
You excel in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication, with strong organisation skills to effectively work across the Limestone Coast region.
Empathetic and motivated, you deliver quality results while supporting vulnerable people in the community.
A team player, you adapt easily to changing priorities and thrive in independent, field-based roles.
Applicants from Naracoorte are encouraged to apply, with flexible work options available.
What We Offer
At Unity, our people are at the core of everything we do. Benefits of working with Unity include five-weeks’ annual leave per annum, leave loading, salary packaging arrangements, flexible working arrangements, a wellbeing program, access to our Employee Assistance Program and so much more!
How To Apply
Has the above caught your interest? Follow the link to the SEEK application and include your CV and cover letter addressing the following selection criteria:
- Experience working in the Community Services sector with complex clients who may have experienced mental health challenges, drug and alcohol misuse, homelessness or financial hardship.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with clients, support agencies, service providers and work collaboratively to achieve positive client outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently, plan tasks efficiently, and optimise productivity while operating in regional townships across a large geographical area, ensuring adherence to Work Health and Safety practices.
- High level of computer skills, web-based applications and Microsoft Suite. Experience with client data bases, case note recording and ensuring compliance with policy and procedures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage disputes and complaints effectively.
- Whilst tenancy and property management experience are preferred, the candidate must have experience in understanding and adhering to legislation and work-related procedures.
A copy of the position description can be found at https://www.seek.com.au/job/82760875?ref=cm-ui . Email enquiries about this role can be directed to recruitment@unityhousing.org.au. Please note that Unity will not be accepting recruitment agency submissions for this position.
Unity Housing is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible and can provide reasonable adjustments as needed. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in the process, please let us know.
Applications close: Monday 31/3 09.00am
Finance Officer
Permanent part time (0.5FTE) role with the opportunity to grow in a flexible workplace environment
Competitive remuneration
About Us
Are you ready to make a lasting impact?
Work with a progressive, tenant-focused not-for-profit community housing provider, proudly recognised as one of Australia’s largest providers of NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
This is your opportunity to become part of our expanding organisation, deeply committed to understanding tenant needs and developing purpose-built housing that enhances the quality of life for participants.
Our client, Access 2 Place (A2P), is a Tier 2 not-for-profit disability community housing provider registered to provide Specialist Disability Accommodation under the NDIS. Embracing a tenant-focused approach, we prioritise the unique needs of our tenants, striving to provide housing and tenancy services that align with their individual requirements.
Operating throughout the State of South Australia, our reach extends across metropolitan Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Millicent, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Murray Bridge and Mount Barker.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those living with disabilities by contributing to our tenant-centric and purpose-driven housing initiatives.
The Opportunity
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, we are currently seeking a Finance Officer who will proactively support Access 2 Place’s finance and SDA administration tasks.
The role will be responsible for building effective working relationships with both internal and external key stakeholders. It will be required to deliver a combination of activities, including delivering on the teams’ financial compliance obligations through the timely contribution to annual, quarterly and monthly lodgements and associated internal financial processes.
Critical to your success will be your ability to plan and coordinate activities, work effectively as a team member and deliver a high standard of work to meet compliance obligations.
About You
Person Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Strong Financial and Accounting Skills
- At Least 3 Years experience working in a finance/accounting role
- Experience using MYOB accounting software or similar.
- Accurate data entry and word processing skills.
- High level of competency with Excel, Word and Outlook, .
- A positive and energetic approach to work.
- High attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
- Strong time management skills.
- The ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritise accordingly.
- Be able to create, develop and maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong written communication skills.
Desirable
- Financial/Accounting qualifications are highly desirable
- Detailed understanding of NDIS claiming processes, systems and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of Chintaro
- Current driver’s license.
- Experience of working in a not-for-profit community or Disability context.
- Previous experience using my NDIS provider portal (PACE), my place provider portal or similar
- Knowledge of SDA claiming processes, payments, budgets and compliance requirements within the NDIS framework
For a copy of the Role Description please email contactus@theengagedspace.com.au
What We Offer
What we offer
- Permanent part time (0.5FTE) role with the opportunity to grow in a flexible workplace environment.
- Supportive team culture, united by our vision and values.
- Salary Packaging options
- City fringe location
- Competitive remuneration
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
You Will Need
See About You section
How To Apply
Applications:
Applications require a resume and a covering letter addressing the criteria as outlined (maximum 2 pages).
Apply without delay as screening will commence immediately.
Applications Close Friday 4 March 2025
Access 2 Place is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability, First Nations People, and all other diverse backgrounds. Access 2 Place will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and upon selection to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Title: Housing Officer
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mon – Fri, no on-call
• 5 weeks’ paid annual leave, working from home and salary sacrifice options
Job summary: Provide professional tenancy and property management services while supporting Unity’s vision for affordable housing and sustainable communities.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Asset Management Compliance Officer (AMCO) to join our Assets and Development team on a permanent full-time basis. The primary purpose of the role is to efficiently oversee our contractors’ compliance by:
• Ensuring contractor management and pre-qualification.
• Generating system reports to monitor contractor KPI performance, providing feedback, and preparing monthly reports.
• Managing administrative tasks such as contractor invoices and cyclical maintenance.
This role will from occasionally be required to provide backfill support for our Maintenance Hub, including answering tenant phone calls.
About You
You are a skilled professional with advanced proficiency in MS Excel and a proven ability to work autonomously, demonstrating a proactive and intuitive approach to problem-solving.
You prioritise understanding the root cause of issues before implementing effective solutions.
Administratively strong, you thrive in a KPI-driven environment where collaboration and adaptability are key.
Your approach combines professional integrity, empathy, and a can-do attitude, making you a valuable team player.
You align with a results-oriented, high-standards leadership style, focused on achieving shared goals that contribute to Unity’s broader mission.
How To Apply
Has the above caught your interest? Follow the link below to apply, and include your CV and cover letter addressing the following selection criteria:
1. Experience in accurately maintaining databases ensuring data integrity across systems.
2. Advanced MS Excel skills
3. Experience in providing monthly reporting on key stakeholder KPIs.
4. Experience in preparing data for quality assurance regulatory reporting.
5. Experience in contractor management in accordance with relevant legislation.
6. Ability to work autonomously including time management, setting priorities and organising workload.
7. Experience in sharing administrative tasks in a team environment.
A copy of the position description can be found at https://unityhousing.org.au/available-positions/asset-management-compliance-officer-2/. Email enquiries about this role can be directed to recruitment@unityhousing.org.au. Please note that Unity will not be accepting recruitment agency submissions for this position.
Unity Housing is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island People are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: Monday 17 February 2025
Apply here: https://unityhousing.org.au/available-positions/asset-management-compliance-officer-2/
