Supportive Housing Administration Officer

HomeGround’s vision is to end homelessness in Melbourne, our mission is to get people housed and keep people housed. HomeGround’s core values of People, Respect, Dignity, Choice and Diversity inform the way we work in the community. 

HomeGround currently has a vacancy for an individual with strong administration skills to join our Elizabeth Street team as the Supportive Housing Administration Officer.

Supportive Housing is an innovative approach to housing people who have experienced long term homelessness and who have high and complex needs.  The Elizabeth Street development is the first of its kind in Australia and is based on five key elements:

* Permanent – offering self contained, high quality housing

* Safe – 24 hour staffing and controlled secure access to the building and apartments

* Affordable – with rents set at a maximum of 30% of income

* Supportive  – with on site supports to help stabilise and sustain housing

* Diverse - a social mix of tenants ensuring a thriving community

This position will participate in reception duties and coordinate office maintenance tasks for the Supportive Housing team at Elizabeth St. The person will work closely with the Supportive Housing Manager and Coordinators on a range of administration duties and projects focused on maintaining an effective and well serviced office in accordance with existing systems, policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive salary with salary packaging available, a supportive team environment and the chance to join one of Melbourne's largest housing and homelessness organisations.

For more information please call Karen on 9288 9600. To view a position description and apply please visit our careers website at www.homeground.currentjobs.com.au

Applications close Sunday 8th of May 2011