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Job Title


Senior Housing Officer - Remote Communities


Company : Department of Housing & Public Works QLD


Location : Bendigo, Australia


Created : 2025-11-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Housing Officer - Remote Communities Are you passionate about making a real difference in people''s lives? Do you love the idea of helping others create meaningful, positive changes? If so, we''d love to hear from you! What you will do Tenancy management within each community including rental arrears management and property related tasks Engage and collaborate with stakeholders and support services to deliver effective assistance to customers. Administrative tasks including, vehicle booking, setting itineraries for outreach, workplace health and safety checks, data processing and maintaining electronic filing system. Managing housing allocations Mandatory requirement for travel every two weeks to Doomadgee and Mornington Island (Monday to Friday). What we are looking for A candidate with a strong understanding of the cultural dynamics within remote communities and an appreciation for the importance of incorporating this knowledge into decisionmaking processes. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working collaboratively with First Nations peoples, showcasing cultural sensitivity and respect in their approach. Solid computer knowledge and skills, with an ability to quickly learn new systems and processes. A strong team player who works effectively within a team, Housing Service Centre and stakeholders. A strong ability to understand and support others, particularly in sensitive or challenging situations. What you will get An opportunity to make a real difference in people''s lives. Enjoy a lifelong career with plenty of room to grow and develop. Be a part of a team that fosters positive work culture, embraces innovation and celebrates both work and personal achievements. An opportunity to travel some amazing landscapes and see the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. A generous travel allowance payable when travelling 5 weeks leave per annum Access the Regional and Remote Incentive payments after working here for 6 months. Extensive training will be provided via mandatory online training as well as peer support. Our work is not just a job we are looking for people who want a career in supporting our most vulnerable Queenslanders. To better understand the roles, information sessions will be run via Teams at the following times, please register your interest stating which session via email to [email protected] or [email protected]. If you have anything you wish to be discussed in the sessions, please let us know via email and we can include this in our presentation. If you are unable to attend these sessions, please reach out to Alexia on 07 44372719 or 0459 864 881 who will be able to give you information on the roles. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/668668/25 Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr