Housing Finance Officer

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals who dare to be bold and imaginative in providing meaningful support to tenants in the community/social housing sector. Uniting WA currently has a vacancy for a Housing Finance Officer, a role in our Property, Housing and Assets team to help make a difference for vulnerable members of the community.

About the role

As a Housing Finance Officer in the Property, Housing and Assets team at Uniting WA, you will provide support to team members in managing the housing portfolio, as well as assess the eligibility of tenants for various community housing programs. You will be responsible for the administration of systems according to Uniting WA policy, and ensure compliance with the Department Housing and Works, Services Australia (Centrelink), and the Residential Tenancies Act 1987.

Key responsibilities

• Management of tenant rent accounts and ensuring accurate day-to-day accounting, while updating and maintaining accurate data in tenant account systems

• Collating information to facilitate rent reviews and issuing notifications of total rent payable amounts in accordance with policies and procedures

• Assisting tenants and former tenants in debt, collaborating with stakeholders to initiate recovery interventions

• Maintaining accurate consent records in accordance with regulatory requirements and providing relevant data to the Team Leader Tenancy Management

About you

• Experience in a financial administrative position, with an understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act

• Understanding of effective tenancy management in the community/social housing sector

• Awareness of complex challenges that tenants may face and its impact on tenancy sustainability

• Knowledge of Privacy Act principles and confidentiality requirements for storing information

• Experience with a property management system, preferably Zavanti

• Current West Australian driver's licence and National Police Clearance

• Strong financial administration skills and detail-oriented, numerically proficient approach

• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment

About us

Uniting is a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network. We exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We act with impact, working to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected. We celebrate our diversity and welcome all people. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we're committed to a safe workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Please submit your application through Seek, providing a covering letter together with current resume. We will be shortlisting and interviewing immediately and reserve the right to close the vacancy as soon as a suitable person is appointed.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Emma.Hammond@unitingwa.org.au