About the Opportunity

• Contract until 20 March 2026
• Enjoy shorter full-time work week (35 hours)
• Based in our West Ryde office, close to public transport and parking, some days may be required in other offices (Penrith/Chatswood/Windsor)

This role is responsible for ensuring all social housing, private rental products and services are delivered to customers across the continuum of homelessness. We currently have a position available for a max-term contract until 20 March 2026, this position is a maternity leave cover so there may be opportunity for extension.

In this role you can expect to be involved in things like:

• Conducting customer eligibility interviews for private rental assistance, social housing products and priority housing
• Providing expert housing advice to customers and providing referrals to ensure a holistic approach to support
• Making offers to prospective tenants while adhering to financial delegations
• Participating in policy reviews where required
• Proactively seeking opportunities for partnerships and referrals to support customer needs
• Performing Letting functions including accurate assessments of suitability, eligibility to match customers appropriately

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience of the community housing policy framework
• Understanding of community housing and the housing solutions available
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Case management skills to assess, inform, advice, support and refer customers
• A genuine passion for helping people navigate complex social systems and find solutions to combat risk of homelessness

You will also need:

• A current ‘C’ Class Driver's License valid in NSW
• At least two (2) COVID-19 vaccinations, meaning, having received the primary course of an Australian Government approved COVID-19 vaccination
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check to Link Wentworth's satisfaction
• Willingness to be office-based five (5) days per week

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply’ and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

Contact

To request a copy of the full position description or to make any other enquiries, please contact Mitchell Green, Recruitment Specialist at [email protected] or phone (02) 9159 7569

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Who are we and why should you join us?

Link Wentworth is an ambitious and growing housing and homelessness service, based in Greater Sydney.

Link Wentworth offers staff:

• A strong culture of collaborative teamwork, individual empowerment, and customer-centred service delivery
• Options for flexible work arrangements
• Attractive leave options
• A competitive salary with the opportunity to reduce your income tax and increase your take-home pay with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Meaningful and fulfilling employment, improving the lives of others every single day

+ much, much more!!!