ABOUT YWCA NATIONAL HOUSINGYWCA National Housing (which operates under the YWCA Australia banner), believes the provision of safe, secure and affordable accommodation is a foundation for empowering women to lead a fulfilled life. We are a regulated housing provider, meeting the applicable regulatory performance standards wherever our accommodation is located.We provide and advocate for improved access to safe, secure and affordable housing for low income Australians, particularly women and their children. Safe, secure and affordable housing is fundamental to women’s social, economic and educational participation, and the realisation of gender equality and women’s human rights ABOUT THIS ROLEYWCA Australia is currently seeking an organised Property Maintenance Officer to join our Community Housing Team. This role is offered on a full time basis and is based in our South Melbourne office.This role is an integral part of the YWCA Community Housing team. Working collaboratively with other team members, the Property Maintenance Officer will be responsible for:Providing high quality maintenance support to the Community Housing Officers, so that the day to day maintenance requests are undertaken in an orderly manner..Ensuring all responsive, programmed, vacant and upgrade maintenance requests are completed within the required RTA time frames.Maintain financial records, such as Accounts Payable and Receivable transactions and budget monitoring and ensuring that invoices are paid in a timely mannerImplement, record and maintain tenancy data in Chintaro and other information systems.Maintain key contractor compliance records along with all COVID requirementsMaintain the current key registerTravel between office and residential locations will be required. ABOUT YOUThe ideal applicant we are seeking will have:Experience in the community housing sector or property related industry ensuring familiarity with tenancy management practices and proceduresAn awareness, understanding, and sensitivity to homelessness issues and the ability and experience to communicate with a diversity of people from various cultures.High level of computer literacy including Outlook, word processing, spread sheets and databasesVictorian Drivers licenceTeam player who is approachable with strong interpersonal and listening skills together with the ability to empower.Results focused, self-motivated and a self-starter who goes above and beyond.Doesn’t settle, strives for continues improvement and has a high level of integrity.Strong supporter of Women’s Rights and willing to push the boundaries.This position will require the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment screening. This will include a national criminal history record check, relevant state-based working with children permit and proof of Covid-19 vaccination. Join our bold, inclusive and innovative team to make a real difference - lead the change. View Position Description Here 40AUDSouth Melbourne3205
YWCA Australia wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work, live and play and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise First Nations people as the custodians of the lands, seas and skies, with more than 60,000 years of wisdom, connection and relationship in caring for Country.
