A Leadership opportunity to oversee the housing portfolio in the West, whilst enjoying a career that makes a difference.

Would you like to work for a leading housing services provider? If you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued, then we would love to hear from you!

About Unison

Unison is a not for profit Organisation that provides a diverse range of housing services across Victoria, including social housing, affordable housing, private rental, transitional housing and owner’s corporation services.

We believe that affordable housing is the foundation on which to build a life of value, but that a good life takes more than just housing. A good life takes place in a community.

We provide affordable housing, and work to reduce disadvantage and social exclusion for people who have previously been homeless, by helping to create communities around them. Unison also assists over 3000 people each year who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Housing and Homelessness Services, you will lead Unison’s long-term housing portfolio in Western Melbourne and Geelong. The property portfolio includes social housing, affordable housing, public housing and private rental. Your role is focused on ensuring that we provide high quality, safe and sustainable housing, and that our customers are supported to sustain their housing and maximise their participation in communities that thrive.

About you

To make this role a success, we are seeking a person who:

• Has managed staff across multiple teams and sites
• Has a mix of contract management, stakeholder management skills and experience in the direct provision of place management services
• Is self-motivated with a demonstrated commitment to social justice and to the empowerment of disadvantaged members of the community
• Has experience in the provision of community housing services - including tenancy and property management (or other relevant experience)
• Has experience in reporting requirements and contract arrangements for partnership and government contracts

On Offer

• Permanent, Full-time position
• Total remuneration $110,000 per annum (plus salary packaging and superannuation)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5%  leave loading
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax free
• Supportive working arrangements
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for independent and confidential counselling
• Free membership to the Unison Social Club for all staff

Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.

*Recruitment Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by our Unison People team. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

This position will commence immediately, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will review applications as they come in so apply now.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

A position description is attached.