HSP Housing Coordinator

The Housing Program Coordinator is responsible for managing the entry of newly arrived migrants into short-term accommodation and then sourcing and facilitating their transition to long-term accommodation. The Coordinator will develop collaborative relationships with a number of Cultura Settlement and Community Services staff, Real Estate Agents, private rental providers and other housing related external service providers. The successful application will align their practice with the Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) Settlement Sector Quality Framework and related Settlement Outcome Standards, practices and principles.

This position will be contracted on a permanent part time basis, working 22.5 hours per week.

Duties

• Manage a property portfolio of short- and long-term accommodation utilised by newly arrived Humanitarian entrants
• Arrange suitable and welcoming short-term accommodation for clients on arrival
• Develop and foster successful working relationships with key stakeholders
• Assist clients with utility connections
• Follow up on maintenance requests from clients, and be a contact point for Real Estate agents
• Work as part of a team and with key stakeholders to transition clients to long term accommodation through a planning process with each client, including providing the support required
• Transfer current head leased properties by Cultura into the names of clients
• Advise clients of rental increases

• Essential

  • Fully unrestricted Victorian driver’s license;
  • Previous experience in the Housing Sector; including public, social, community and real estate agencies or not for profit housing services
  • Experience in working with multicultural communities;
  • Expertise in program design and the development of practice processes;

How to Apply

Answer the application questions and submit your resume after reviewing the position description.

Applications close for this position on 17 August 2026 at 5:00pm.

If you have any questions about the position, you may contact us on *******@cultura.org.au

Employment may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a Police Criminal Record Check, Working With Children Check and Pre-Employment Health Declaration. Cultura will pay for the costs associated with these checks, after you have commenced working.

We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.