HOUSING OFFICER

Flexible part-time opportunity on Thursday Island. Support local housing outcomes while making a genuine community impact.
Permanent Part-Time Opportunity | Thursday Island
 
Some opportunities offer flexibility. Others offer purpose. This role offers both.
  
We’re seeking a Housing Officer to support an important community housing initiative on Thursday Island. Working closely with tenants, local stakeholders and community partners, you’ll play a key role in helping residents access and sustain safe, affordable housing while contributing to positive outcomes across the community.
  
This is a rare opportunity to secure meaningful local employment, enjoy genuine flexibility and become part of a project that will make a lasting difference on Thursday Island.
  
The Opportunity:
 
Based on Thursday Island, you will be responsible for supporting tenancy management, building positive relationships within the community and acting as a trusted local contact for tenants and stakeholders.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with people, can confidently navigate challenging situations and is passionate about supporting others within their community.
  
You’ll be joining a respected organisation with a long history of delivering housing solutions throughout regional Queensland while helping establish and support an important local housing project on Thursday Island.
 
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage tenancy matters including rent collection, breaches and tenant support
• Build productive relationships with tenants and community stakeholders
• Support residents to sustain successful tenancies
• Maintain accurate records and tenancy documentation
• Liaise with government agencies and community organisations
• Promote positive housing outcomes and community engagement

Skills & Experience:
 
To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in housing, community services, human services or a related field
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• The ability to navigate challenging conversations professionally
• Confidence working independently and within the local community
• Current Driver Licence
• Blue Card
• Yellow Card
• Ability to obtain a Criminal History Check

What’s On Offer:

• Permanent part-time employment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Opportunity to contribute to an important Thursday Island housing project
• Meaningful work that directly benefits local residents
• Support from an experienced and established organisation

How to Apply:
 
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine contribution within your community, we’d love to hear from you.
  
Email your resume to tanara@cbcstaff.com.au or call Tanara Davies on (07) 4051 9699 for a confidential discussion.

To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status. 
  
At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.
  
CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment

With 38 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland.
  
Job Reference: 17488351/TD

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to contribute to an important Thursday Island housing project
• Support from an experienced and established organisation

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