Community Housing Programs Officer (Indigenous Identified)
Job No:
119492
Location:
Sydney
- Highly competitive salary of up to $101,012, includes a $15,900 annual TAX-FREE fringe benefit!!
- Join an award-winning organisation and provide assistance that will change lives
- Enjoy great job security and extensive opportunities for professional development
About the Organisation
Link Housing is one of the longest-running community housing providers in NSW, providing safe and affordable housing to people on a low income, those with a disability, and those in need of urgent housing. Link is recognised as a well-governed and effectively managed organisation with a dynamic board and leadership team, and a workforce committed to providing the best possible service to clients and partners.
Link pursue their central vision of enhancing lives through community housing with passion, currently managing close to 4000 homes and accommodating more than 6000 residents across metro NSW. Theses figures underpin an exciting period of recent growth and expansion for the organisation, with the addition of new teams and offices having taken place during 2018-19.
Much of this prosperity owes to the collaborative efforts of the like-minded, hard-working, and friendly people the organisation is made up of. At the 2019 Powerhousing National Awards, Link Housing was proud to take home the Team award - People and Culture. This victory was a recognition of the hard work that has gone into establishing and maintaining an exemplary working environment.
About the Opportunity
Link Housing is currently seeking a Community Housing Programs Officer (Indigenous Identified) to join their team in Sydney.
The Community Housing Programs Officer (Indigenous Identified) is required to work closely with all teams in Link Housing to ensure progress and success of related projects and programs. The role works closely with Indigenous and non-Indigenous tenants, other Link Housing Teams, and all areas of the business. Reporting directly to the Community Programs Lead, some of your key accountabilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Implementing and maintaining community partnership projects and indigenous development programs;
- Ensuring that community and partnership initiatives are relevant based on data collected from community profiles and tenant feedback;
- Establishing partnerships with organisations who provide services to support our indigenous tenants' development;
- Supporting the elevation of Link's profile through such activities as; attending and speaking at relevant forums, assisting in the completion and submission of award nominations, and promoting programs to internal and external stakeholders, and;
- Monitoring, evaluating, and demonstrating the success of partnerships and community programs through the use of KPI’s
This is a highly practical and multifaceted role within Link Housing that will see you supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of Link Housing’s community and partnership strategy.
About You
To be considered for this position, you MUST be an Indigenous Australian, hold an NSW Driver's license and have at least three years experience in relationship management and/or community development, engagement and sustainment.
The ideal candidate will be strategically minded; able to assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of the programs they are responsible for, and willing to act upon opportunities for improvements. In order to deliver the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders, you will be familiar with core business practices such as change management, project management and, while there are no specific software competencies required, you will have a good aptitude for technology.
As the role will require you to interact with a variety of audiences from all walks of life, it is essential that you have a dynamic communication style. You will need to be able to engage with tenants in a way that is personable, respectful and empathetic while also being comfortable participating in formal conversations with high-level stakeholders. Additionally, you will have excellent written communication skills, good attention to detail and take pride in your work.
Finally, the varied nature of the duties this role comprises will require excellent time-management and organisational skills.
About the Benefits
In return for your dedicated effort, you will enjoy a highly competitive salary package of up to $101,012, including an extensive range of additional benefits such as;
- A tax-free fringe benefit of $15,900 per year
- An entertainment benefit package of $2,600 per year
- Travel allowance
- Access to sponsored training, professional development and upskilling opportunities;
- Study leave
- Monthly well-being initiative (includes activities such as free massage, free financial counselling etc), and;
- Bi-weekly fruit basket
Link Housing is a values-driven organisation that takes pride in the service it provides, and cares deeply about the community it operates within. The Community Housing Programs Officer (Indigenous Identified) role represents an opportunity to provide the kind of assistance that can change people's lives.
If you have been searching for a chance to do work that matters within a passionate organisation that provides exceptional benefits to their staff, look no further - APPLY NOW!!