Common Equity Housing Ltd (CEHL) provides long-term secure housing to people with low-income backgrounds who may find full market rent unaffordable. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Tenancy Coordinator to join our team.
ABOUT US
Common Equity Housing Ltd (CEHL) is Australia’s largest cooperative housing provider. We manage a portfolio of more than 2,000 housing properties through Victoria and partner with over 90 housing co-ops to provide safe, secure and affordable housing to 5,000 co-op members, renters and the broader community. CEHL actively promotes the vital role co-operative models can play in changing people’s lives and as an ongoing solution to Victoria’s current housing affordability crisis.
Our modern office is based in Carlton, just a few metres walk to the cafes of Lygon Street and nearby parks. We offer a range of benefits including generous salary packaging arrangements, meals and entertainment allowance, six additional days of paid leave over the Christmas closure period, 17.5% annual leave loading and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role, you will manage the tenancy inspections across the CEHL property portfolio, including all inspection scheduling, administration, and undertaking of property inspection across Victoria. In addition, you will support the Tenancy Team to complete a range of tenancy management functions, that may include arrears management and the preparation and attendance to VCAT.
ABOUT YOU
This position is ideal for a motivated, experienced and highly organised property management professional. You will enjoy being on the road, meeting CEHL renters and completing comprehensive, thorough and detailed inspection reports. You will be comfortable working autonomously but will also enjoy the opportunity to work with and support the broader Tenancy team.
You will also have:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in tenancy management, including conducting inspections, arrears and VCAT.
- Knowledge and ability to interpret relevant legal requirements and compliance regulations (i.e. VCAT processes, Residential Tenancies Act (Vic), Housing Act 1983 etc.)
- Experience attending VCAT hearings and demonstrated knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act
- General understanding of the goals and operations of CEHL and the community housing sector in Victoria.
- Experience working with community based or membership-based organisations is preferred.
If this sounds like you, and you’re looking to join a purpose driven organisation dedicated to providing long-term, secure and affordable housing to communities across Victoria, please apply now with your CV and a Cover Letter outlining you interest in the role and why you would like to join our team. Please note that shortlisting will commence as applications are received.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Police Check. A Working with Children Check is also a requirement of this role.
CEHL is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages.
We ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and encourage candidates to let us know if any adjustments are needed to support full participation.
