• Permanent position

Community Housing Central Australia (CHCA) is an Aboriginal controlled not-for-profit community housing provider. Established in 2009 by Tangentyere Council, CHCA is registered as a Tier 2 provider under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing managing over 350 homes.

Our Vision and Purpose: Better lives, happy and stronger communities, through safe and affordable housing.

CHCA is contracted to manage Town Camp Properties working together with external Support Services to support tenancies within the boundaries of the RTA.

We are currently seeking applications for one position:

Community Housing Officer - Town Camps Alice Springs.

This position is designated for Aboriginal candidates only.

To be successful you will have the ability to handle demanding situations.

In addition, you will also have the ability to build strong relationships with the residents and Housing Reference Group (HRG) members whilst maintaining professional boundaries and be customer focused, have a great work ethic, and enjoy working in a dynamic and exciting team environment.

Essential Criteria

1. Cultural Awareness - An awareness, understanding and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and law in the Alice Spring context, and the ability and experience to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people
2. Work Experience – Demonstrated work experience in tenancy management, community housing or related community services roles
3. People Skills – Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work with people and stakeholders from different backgrounds and life experiences, and with limited English or English as a second language.
4. Time Management Skills - Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritise and meet a demanding workload
5. Administrative Skills - Demonstrated data entry, reporting and administrative skills.
6. Problem Solving - Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical abilities
7. Computer Skills – Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and email functions.
8. Driver’s License
9. Police Check showing no prior criminal history
10. NT OCHRE Card

For details see the attached position description.

Appropriate background checks will be conducted; OCHRE Card; Police clearance and a current NT driver licence are an essential requirement for this role.