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!!!