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CEHL seeking Co-op Development Co-ordinators

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Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL) is seeking two Co-op Development Co-ordinators (CDCs) to join the team in its Richmond office. Reporting to a Team Leader, you will work in a team to resource and develop vibrant and sustainable tenant-managed housing co-operatives and build CEHL’s co-operative housing program.

Core tasks include the provision of advice, guidance and training and a delivery of a range of strategic co-operative development initiatives.

CEHL needs need highly-skilled individuals with a background in community housing, training or community focused service delivery and substantial experience working with groups.

Ideal candidates will have strong self-organisation skills, great communication and engagement skills and the ability to quickly learn about the co-operative program. CDC’s need to be resourceful, resilient and solution focused, with the flexibility to collaboratively plan program and organisational activities while also working independently with individual co-operatives.

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Chintaro seeking Customer Support & Training Officer

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Chintaro is looking for an experienced Customer Support and Training Officer to provide world-class technical support for our software product for both new and existing clients.  The successful candidate will be ideally located in Melbourne.

The Customer Support and Training Officer is responsible for solving/identifying technical and software issues, installing software, answering support calls and managing customer expectations.  Support tasks may include configuring on-premise/hosted installations of Chintaro, answering basic software application questions, documenting issues/bugs and assisting customers with any technical issues.  This role is predominantly client-facing so proper representation of Chintaro and MDB Consulting, as well as industry and software knowledge is paramount.

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West Turks seeking Housing Co-operative Manager

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At West Turk is seeking a motivated individual to support the Co-op to rebuild and modernise its systems and practice.  As its sole employee, the manager will be responsible for the running of the Co-op and supporting the board to ensure compliance and enable growth. This is a part time (3-4 days) ongoing or contract role.

West Turk is a small housing provider who aim to provide affordable housing for people with a Turkish background, who are unemployed or have low income due to age or other factors.  West Turk has 31 properties in the St Albans area, under a General Lease with the Department of Health and Human Services.

West Turk is currently experiencing a period of change and the Manager will have the opportunity to work with the board to re-set policies and have a real impact in the direction of the Co-operative.

The Manager will be responsible for the following:

  • The effective and efficient operation of West Turk in keeping with the rules and policies that govern the Co-operative.
  • Responsibility for financial planning, management and reporting processes to meet regulatory requirements
  • The implementation of the strategies and actions outlined in the West Turk Re-build Action Plan
  • Contribution to and implementation of the West Turk Strategic and Business Plans.
  • Provision of tenancy and property management services.
  • Ensuring the Co-operative meets all regulatory and legal compliance requirements.
  • To work with the Board of Directors to manage the development of the Co-operative as a Registered Housing Provider.
  • Establishment and maintenance of effective external relationships including representing West Turk at external forums and meetings.
  • Effective management of co-operative members and volunteers.

If you are self-motivated with great interpersonal skills and community housing experience, West Turk would love to hear from you.  Turkish language skills will be an advantage.

If you are interested in finding out more about the role, please see the attached Position Description or email your resume with a covering letter to westturk@bigpond.com

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Maintenance opportunity

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Active is seeking an experienced maintenance coordinator to join its team.  The maintenance coordinator, is responsible for the day to day coordination of repairs, maintenance and oversight of properties owned or managed by Active.

The function of the role includes:

  • Receive works requests, assess, and commission maintenance works.
  • Arrange routine maintenance that does not require specialist trade attention.
  • Undertake all asset and maintenance work within Active policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Manage works using MyData and MyPredictor maintenance and asset management software.

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GM position at HousingFirst

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HousingFirst has recently entered an exciting new phase with the expansion of its property portfolio, currently managing over 1200 properties with a pipeline of 500 additional properties and strategic plans for future growth to ensure they are an integral part of the social housing system now and in the future in Melbourne.

To support this continued growth, they have an exciting, permanent opportunity for an experienced General Manager, Housing Services to join their leadership team and be a pivotal part of this continued success story.

Reporting to the CEO you will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of performance and professional practice in service delivery through appropriate policy and program development, ensuring that Housing Services are effectively and efficiently carried out to meet the needs of staff, tenants and applicants in an inclusive and respectful manner.

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Centacare GM role

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Centacare Ballarat is seeking a General Manager, Corporate Services.

Your role will be to effectively manage the assets of Centacare, financial, corporate and associated services and provide strategic advice as required within the framework of Centacare’s mission and vision. Providing leadership and direction across a range of portfolios including, Finance/Payroll, ITC, Marketing & Communications, Facilities & Fleet, Reception & Administration and OHS. In addition to this developing and maintaining relationships with key stake holders and strategic partners will be a key component of this role.

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Job: Application Systems Administrator

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CHL is seeking an Applications Systems Administrator for a newly created role.

Be responsible for the configuration & reliable operation of CHL’s Greentree Software, providing optimal system outputs and user satisfaction.

About the Role:
Community Housing Limited (CHL) Group of Companies is an innovative and best practice affordable housing organisation which assists access to, develops and manages sustainable housing for people in need. We are looking for a committed capable individual to effectively ensure successful operation of Greentree ERP delivery, including quality support and maintenance system for all CHL users across the country.

Your main tasks will include:
• Assist with implementation of Greentree
• Record and solve application support issues
• Assist in building and maintaining a knowledge base for use across the business
• Identify and highlight service improvements
• Customise Greentree with new business processes rules, and metadata requirements
• Perform daily system monitoring

To be successful, you will have:
• 3 years’ experience in system administration role or
• Extensive experience as a senior user
• Excellent documentation skills
• Current driver’s license
• A commitment to the right of every person to good quality housing

In reward for your hard work you will be offered:
Salary packaging; a structured induction process and an opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team environment; training and development, both professional and cultural; performance and development reviews; access to an employee assistance program; time in lieu; and, participation in a corporate health and wellbeing program.

Our employees are proud to be a part of Community Housing Limited and its vision.

CHL is an equal opportunity employer working closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

CHL encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for these roles. We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and pay our respect to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and emerging.

CHL actively promotes safe working with children, a satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a working with children check.

Applications close: 5pm Sunday 18th November 2018 (EST)

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TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A COVER LETTER; RESUME; AND, ADDRESS KEY SELECTION CRITERIA IN LAST TWO SECTIONS OF THE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Job: CEHL seeking Team Leader

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Reporting to the Manager, Program Development & Projects, this exciting new role at Common Equity Housing Ltd will lead a small team responsible for developing and delivering policy advice, projects and program management.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Utilise your experience within member-led or community programs
  • Draw on your excellent communication skills to build effective relationships with a diverse range of individuals and groups
  • Translate legislative changes, policy and program updates to co-ops and tenants ensuring their understanding
  • Oversee the consistent delivery of program management functions and provide high quality and practical policy advice and recommendations on complex issues
  • Demonstrate sound project management skills
  • Participate as a strong team player, who can work collaboratively to achieve organisational outcomes

Experience within the housing sector is advantageous but not essential

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Applications close Monday 3rd December 2018.

CHIA advertising for new CEO

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The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) is Australia’s peak body for Community Housing providers. Community Housing is on a steady growth path and aims to become the housing provider of choice for low and moderate-income households across Australia within the next decade.

As they embark on this leadership change, the successful candidate will continue to build the impact, effectiveness and reputation of CHIA as the national voice of Community Housing, building on the solid foundations you will be instrumental in the growth and future direction of the organisation, along with the strategic delivery of the long-term business plan.

You will be an effective and credible communicator, representing CHIA and its members at the national level, engaging persuasively with Members of Parliament and government officials. Building strong and effective relationships with other industry bodies, community housing peaks and stakeholders will be an important dimension of your role.

Your financial and business acumen will enable you to identify and capitalise on opportunities to generate additional income streams and to develop products and services that enable members to deliver more and better housing services.

Working with a supportive and committed Board you will assume overall responsibility and exhibit excellent skills in the planning, leadership, management and performance of the organisation and its people along with ensuring sound governance and financial management.

You bring excellent oral and written presentation skills to this role, along with previous experience negotiating, influencing and consulting with a range of stakeholders and have a record of successful engagement with government departments and elected officials, understanding the advocacy and promotional roles of industry peak bodies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to social justice and reform, with the ability to frame and articulate a clear vision for the community housing sector.

You will think ahead, anticipate and respond flexibly to change and have a strong strategic sense and excellent judgement with the passion and resilience to continue the visionary leadership style of the organisation to achieve strategic goals in accordance with the vision, mission and values.

You will have previous experience of working directly to a Board of Directors and a high-level understanding of corporate governance. Formal qualifications or extensive experience in business management, public policy or public administration would be highly regarded.

This role is currently based in their national office in Melbourne; however, the Board would consider relocating to Sydney or Canberra for the right applicant. A competitive base salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate in line with their skills and experience.

You must meet the above criteria and have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency Status to be considered for this position.

For a confidential discussion please call Mark Williams on (08) 8238 3468 or email your resume to mark@globalskilledsolutions.com

Closing date for applications is Monday 12th November 2018

 

 

 

 

PhD Scholarship in Social Housing

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The Unison Housing Research LaB (UHRL) is a unique education and research collaboration between RMIT University and Unison Housing, Victoria’s largest social housing provider. The LaB is situated in the Social and Global Studies Centre (SGSC) in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS). The LaB was established in 2017 and is funded for five years to undertake an innovative research program informed by the experiences of service users and providers.

We are seeking highly motivated and qualified applicants for a PhD scholarship to commence in February, 2019. The successful applicant will have, at minimum, an Honours level qualification in social science or related discipline (e.g. sociology, psychology, anthropology, criminology, law, gender, politics, health) and will have experience in quantitative research methods. Utilising their skills with administrative and survey data, the successful candidate will examine why people leave social housing and what happens to them subsequently. The candidate will investigate three questions:

  1. What are the reasons households leave social housing?
  2. What sort of housing do people subsequently move into and, relatedly, what proportion end up experiencing homelessness after they exit.
  3. What are the patterns of service use following exits from social housing.

In answering these questions this PhD project will provide important insights into the personal, social and economic costs of leaving social housing. It will also provide useful information for Unison with respect to maximising positive exits and minimising negative exits which are costly to everyone.

A stipend of $30,900 per annum pro rata (full time study) for three years.

Expressions of interest must be submitted via email by Friday October 26th, 2018.

Expressions of interest should contain the following information:

  • A one-page summary justifying the applicant’s suitability for the role
  • An academic CV
  • Transcript of qualifying degree
  • A copy of any publications, thesis or other scholarly writing

For further information contact:

Dr Juliet Watson,  03 9925 3477

Prof Guy Johnson,   03 9925 9893