Housing and Maintenance Officer

About Us
We are a growing disability support services provider dedicated to creating safe, comfortable, and genuinely homely environments for our participants. Our homes are more than just properties - they are places where people feel secure, supported, and proud to live.

We take pride in maintaining high-quality housing across Perth, including rental and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) properties, ensuring each home is well-presented, functional, and tailored to individual needs.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a space, pays attention to the small details, and values creating a warm, welcoming environment where participants can truly feel at home.

About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and resourceful Housing & Maintenance Officer to manage both the acquisition and upkeep of properties across our portfolio. This role combines property sourcing, tenancy coordination, and hands-on maintenance to ensure our homes are safe, functional, and aligned with participant needs.

Key Responsibilities

Property Sourcing & Acquisition

• Identify, assess, and secure suitable rental properties in line with participant needs and organisational growth

• Source and liaise with SDA providers and developers to secure appropriate SDA housing opportunities

• Build and maintain relationships with real estate agents, landlords, and housing providers

• Support lease negotiations and onboarding of new properties

Property & Maintenance Management

• Conduct routine inspections to ensure properties are safe, clean, and well-maintained

• Complete general maintenance tasks (minor repairs, gardening, basic handyman work)

• Coordinate external contractors and trades for repairs and upgrades

• Ensure properties meet compliance, safety, and NDIS/SDA standards

• Manage maintenance schedules and respond to urgent repair requests

Operations & Compliance

• Support property setup, including furniture, appliances, and household items

• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and documentation

• Monitor stock levels of household and maintenance supplies

• Work closely with internal teams to match participants with suitable housing

About You

• Experience in property, housing, facilities, or maintenance roles

• Strong ability to source and secure rental properties (real estate or housing experience highly regarded)

• Confident liaising with agents, landlords, and external stakeholders

• Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Understanding of (or willingness to learn) NDIS and SDA requirements

• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

• Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable

• Experience working with SDA or disability housing providers

• Trade or handyman experience

• Knowledge of tenancy processes and property compliance

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in expanding our housing portfolio

• Supportive and growing team environment

• Variety in your role across office, field, and stakeholder engagement

• Competitive salary based on experience

To join the team please click "Apply" and include your detailed resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Please also supply at least two current referees. 

Please note, given the number of applications, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact **@planandgrow.net

Plan and Grow acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and support the continuation of cultural practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to 'Closing the Gap' and providing equal employment opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Please note: All successful applicants will be required and supported to obtain WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.