Who are Bridge Housing?

We are an award-wining Community Housing Provider (Tier 1 NSW) who provide safe, secure and affordable homes to people on very low to moderate incomes. We aim to provide our tenants with stability and support.

At Bridge Housing, we value integrity, innovation and inclusion and throughout those values its pivotal to every one of our employees that we CARE about the work we do, our tenants and their safety and wellbeing.

What is a Technical Officer (PAS)? (The role)

Our Central office in Haymarket has a permanent full time (35 hours per week) Technical Officer (PAS) vacancy. The Technical Officer (PAS) is responsible for delivering Bridge Housing’s Property Assessment Survey (PAS) program. PAS is a high‑volume, structured inspection process within social housing to visually assess property condition, amenity, component failures, environmental attributes and safety indicators. The data collected by the Technical Officer is critical to informing Bridge’s strategic maintenance planning.

What does a day as a Technical Officer (PAS) look like?

• Conducting high‑volume PAS inspections across Bridge Housing properties in line with NSW Land and Housing Corporation and Bridge requirements
• Assessing property condition, safety, amenity and compliance, applying technical judgement to rate assets and identify defects
• Accurately recording and maintaining inspection data to support maintenance planning, compliance programs and PAS cycles
• Meeting KPIs for inspection volumes, data accuracy and timely reporting
• Identifying and escalating urgent defects, safety hazards, make‑safe issues, property care concerns (e.g. damage, hoarding, environmental risks) and notify Housing Managers as required
• Monitoring and reporting on contractor workmanship, WHS compliance and quality standards
• Engaging respectfully with tenants and communicate clearly with internal teams and stakeholders
• Collaborating with the Assets team, support workload peaks and contribute to continuous improvement

Who are we looking for?

Essential criteria:

• Current NSW Driver Licence and capacity to undertake regular field‑based travel
• Solid experience in building, construction, maintenance or property‑related work, with the ability to identify defects and assess workmanship
• Sound judgement and critical thinking skills, with the ability to recognise risk, identify trends and make practical recommendations
• Strong problem‑solving skills and confidence responding to issues identified on site
• Comfortable using digital systems and mobile inspection tools, with strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good understanding of WHS requirements, safe work practices and risk management in field‑based roles
• Working knowledge of residential building requirements, relevant legislation and standards
• Ability to work independently, manage a high‑volume workload and meet agreed timeframes
• A professional, respectful approach that aligns with Bridge’s values and ways of working

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working with NSW Land and Housing Corporation PAS inspections
• Trade, building or technical qualifications related to property or construction
• Familiarity with asset management systems and maintenance frameworks
• Knowledge of LAHC processes and social housing asset standards

They also need to be willing to obtain a Criminal Record Check.

Why join Bridge?

We are a three-time award winner of Best Workplace; we have achieved this title as a result of our fantastic workplace culture, which results from all our employees living the organisation’s values (Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion and Impact with CARE running throughout) and Bridge Housing CARES about its employees, their wellbeing and their professional development.

To recognise and reward the hard work of our employees, Bridge offer an inclusive and extensive Bridge Rewards Program that includes:

• support for employee wellbeing and professional development
• regular “recharge” day off a month for staff
• 35 hour working week
• extensive leave options (equivalent to 5 weeks per year including Christmas and your Birthday off!)
• study assistance and study leave
• training and development from internal and external providers
• team building
• monthly massages/ reflexology
• hybrid working arrangements (up to 2 days WFH per week)
• flexible work arrangements
• Grade 6 under the SCHADS Award + 10% (Base salary = $121,121 - $126,478 per annum)
• competitive, above award salary
• PLUS superannuation,
• PLUS not for profit salary packaging options up to $15,900
• We use Maxxia for our salary packaging (give them a google!)

APPLY NOW! By uploading a resume and cover letter through our portal. Don’t forget! We want to see in your cover letter why you want to work for us and how your values align.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will be reviewing and assessing applications on merit as they are received and consequently the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Good news! We are establishing a Talent Pool from this recruitment process. If you are currently unavailable or the exact opportunity does not currently suit you, feel free to submit your application to be considered for suitable applications in the future.