Property Assistant

at  The Salvation Army

Number of Positions Available:
1
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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Salvation Army Housing SA provides a range of housing services throughout the state of SA. We are not only seeking someone who naturally aligns with our culture but is also connected to contributing to improved outcomes for our clients.
About the Role
Are you looking to carve a career in Community Housing and Not-for-Profit industry? Our Salvos Housing SA team is expanding, a newly created role has become available for a driven, enthusiastic Property Assistant. This opportunity is on a max term contract until August 2025 on a part-time (25 hours a week) basis at our Manningham office.
Reporting to the Housing Coordinator, you will be responsible to provide full range of administrative tenancy and property management support to Housing Workers (Property Managers) and Asset Services Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for all enquires received via call or walk ins and distribution of keys to contractors.
• Provide general administrative support with property and tenancy management.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with tenants, trades personnel, and support agencies.
• Issue notices for property inspections in close liaison with the team, messages, email correspondence and phone calls to coordinate all stakeholders.
• Report minor maintenance via a database and issue work orders to contractors.
• Coordinate and assist with coding invoices for payment and processing.
• General administrative duties, including file management (electronic and hard copy), scanning / faxing, word processing, scanning/faxing and minute taking.

About You
Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in administrative support or property management role. You will have high engagement levels and excellent relationship building capacity to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Key capabilities and requirements of the role:

• Relevant industry experience in real estate, community housing will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies act, Tribunal and professional standards in the industry is desirable, but gained in the work environment.
• Certificate IV in Administration or A current Real Estate Licence.
• A current full driver’s licence.
• Current Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain.

Why work for us

TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. In return we also offer benefits such as;

• Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging for living expenses ($15,900 tax free for rent, mortgage, school fees etc) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2,650 tax free).
• Pool car vehicle available.
• Purchase leave, study leave, Paid parental leave.
• Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits.
• Novated car leasing, discounts on car hire and purchase.
• Salvos Wellness app and program, including access to Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.

How to Apply
If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for all enquires received via call or walk ins and distribution of keys to contractors.
• Provide general administrative support with property and tenancy management.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with tenants, trades personnel, and support agencies.
• Issue notices for property inspections in close liaison with the team, messages, email correspondence and phone calls to coordinate all stakeholders.
• Report minor maintenance via a database and issue work orders to contractors.
• Coordinate and assist with coding invoices for payment and processing.
• General administrative duties, including file management (electronic and hard copy), scanning / faxing, word processing, scanning/faxing and minute taking

Key capabilities and requirements of the role:

• Relevant industry experience in real estate, community housing will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies act, Tribunal and professional standards in the industry is desirable, but gained in the work environment.
• Certificate IV in Administration or A current Real Estate Licence.
• A current full driver’s licence.
• Current Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain