Where

Community Services - Housing Solutions Specialist

Link Wentworth
Dubbo Full-day Full-time

Description:

About the Opportunity

  • Contract until 20 March 2026
  • Enjoy shorter full-time work week (35 hours)
  • Based in our West Ryde office, close to public transport and parking, some days may be required in other offices (Penrith/Chatswood/Windsor)

This role is responsible for ensuring all social housing, private rental products and services are delivered to customers across the continuum of homelessness. We currently have a position available for a max-term contract until 20 March 2026, this position is a maternity leave cover so there may be opportunity for extension.

In this role you can expect to be involved in things like:

  • Conducting customer eligibility interviews for private rental assistance, social housing products and priority housing
  • Providing expert housing advice to customers and providing referrals to ensure a holistic approach to support
  • Making offers to prospective tenants while adhering to financial delegations
  • Participating in policy reviews where required
  • Proactively seeking opportunities for partnerships and referrals to support customer needs
  • Performing Letting functions including accurate assessments of suitability, eligibility to match customers appropriately

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience of the community housing policy framework
  • Understanding of community housing and the housing solutions available
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Case management skills to assess, inform, advice, support and refer customers
  • A genuine passion for helping people navigate complex social systems and find solutions to combat risk of homelessness

You will also need:

  • A current ‘C’ Class Driver's License valid in NSW
  • At least two (2) COVID-19 vaccinations, meaning, having received the primary course of an Australian Government approved COVID-19 vaccination
  • Willingness to undergo a National Police Check to Link Wentworth's satisfaction
  • Willingness to be office-based five (5) days per week

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply’ and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

Contact

To request a copy of the full position description or to make any other enquiries, please contact Mitchell Green, Recruitment Specialist at careers@linkwentworth.org.au or phone (02) 9159 7569

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Who are we and why should you join us?

Link Wentworth is an ambitious and growing housing and homelessness service, based in Greater Sydney.

Link Wentworth offers staff:

  • A strong culture of collaborative teamwork, individual empowerment, and customer-centred service delivery
  • Options for flexible work arrangements
  • Attractive leave options
  • A competitive salary with the opportunity to reduce your income tax and increase your take-home pay with not-for-profit salary packaging
  • Meaningful and fulfilling employment, improving the lives of others every single day

+ much, much more!!!

17 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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