Housing Options Worker

at  Community Housing Ltd

• Actively make a difference in a sector leading not-for-profit!
• Fixed term part-time role offering excellent development opportunities!
• Port Macquarie location with competitive salary + other benefits

ABOUT US

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. We are committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need.
At CHL, our primary goal is to create safe, secure, and affordable housing options that empower individuals and families to thrive. With a focus on delivering high-quality service and outcomes, we manage over 11,000 new and existing properties across various communities. CHL is driven by a collaborative team culture where every member plays a vital role in achieving our mission.

THE ROLE

Community Housing Limited (CHL) Group of Companies is an innovative and best practice affordable housing organisation which assists access to, develops and manages sustainable housing for people in need. Join our Kempsey team in delivering high quality customer and tenancy management services. You will be responsible for assisting our customers to secure appropriate housing, make choices about their housing, and develop goals for their future.

To identify and achieve appropriate housing pathways for customers you will:

• Create housing and Tenancy Plans.
• Assist those at immediate risk of homelessness, including making successful referrals to temporary or transitional accommodation.
• Assess applications for priority social housing.
• Link customers to affordable housing options in the private rental market, including determining eligibility and access to private rental products.
• Liaise with CHL’s tenancy services and support coordination teams to ensure customers can access all available services and supports.

This is a fixed-term contract until September 2025 with working hours of 30 hours per week.

You will demonstrate relevant experience in a similar client focused role, for example, social services or homelessness services. In addition, you will have excellent knowledge and understanding of issues customers face and services available to them. You will also have:

• The ability to work with a diverse range of clients.
• A talent for building relationships and working in partnership with clients.
• The ability to contribute and work collaboratively as a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level time management and organisational skills.
• A current driver licence.
• A commitment to the right of all people to affordable and sustainable housing