• Leading provider in social and affordable housing
• Build your career in an organisation doing good work
• Be a part of our growth

What we do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society's mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a 'hands up' approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

Amélie Housing Overview

Amélie Housing is the name of the national community housing provider organisation established by St Vincent de Paul Society (the Society) in Australia. Amelie Housing is an important part of the Society.

"The mission of Amélie Housing is to provide appropriate, secure housing to those who are homeless or disadvantaged and to work in partnership with their communities to build inclusive neighbourhoods which are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable".

Amélie Housing is a Registered Tier 1 Community Housing Provider under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing.

Amelie Housing has over 1,000 tenancies and has properties across Metropolitan Sydney and Regional NSW (600), South Australia (300) and the Australian Capital Territory (100). Amelie also provides tenancy and asset management services for 502 SVDP Housing properties recently completed as part of the NSW Government Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF).

About the role

You will be accountable for providing efficient and effective operation of Amelie's housing and tenant services. You will manage a team of housing staff across NSW and the ACT, managing a diversified and complex portfolio. As part of the senior leadership team you will be an active contributor to the annual budget, business plan and strategy as well as delivering outcomes. Social and affordable housing is a highly topical area and we are proud to be a leader in this area.

You will be accountable for:

• Development of work procedures and processes to maintain Housing Services effectiveness
• Leadership and team development
• Compliance to government programs requirements with respect to use and tenant eligibility
• Working closely with tenancy support partners to provide key metrics, issues resolution and tenant support
• Promoting tenant empowerment

About you:

With a strong background and knowledge social, affordable and transitional housing you will have a strong understanding of the current issues and the role of government agencies such as DCJ and the NSW Land & Housing Corporation. You will be keen to continue to build your career in the field and step into a leadership position. You will also have:

• Degree qualification/s in a field relevant to the provision of community and affordable housing
• Thorough knowledge of community housing requirements including the National Regulatory System
• Proven management skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement within the workplace
• Understanding of external reporting requirements in a community housing context
• Proven report and financial management skills
• Proven written and oral communication and stakeholder management skills
• Computer proficiency including Excel and Microsoft Office programs

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people's lives in an organisation that cares about people
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose-driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services
• Supportive, friendly and values-driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People.

If you have questions about this role, please email to Mark Thompson (National Operations Director, Amelie Housing) at [email protected] quoting: State Manager (NSW) - Amelie Housing / VIN2071 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Please submit your application online with your Resume attached, and answer the screening questions below this job ad. Click here for a copy of the Position Description.
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.