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Rent Relief Application Officer

Anglicare WA
East Perth, WA
A$72,829 p/a (pro rata) + 11.5% super + salary sac
Community Services & Development → Housing & Homelessness Services
Part-time
On-site

Posted 3 hours ago


  • Part-time (22.5 hours per week), max term opportunity until 31 Dec 2025
  • Make a difference in the lives of people experiencing financial hardship
  • Enjoy flexible, life-friendly working conditions

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The WA Rent Relief Program is a 19-month initiative that reduces housing vulnerability by providing financial assistance and supports to households in WA’s private rental sector who are experiencing rental stress or severe financial hardship, particularly those at risk of eviction. This role will support the day-to-day functioning of the WA Rent Relief Program by providing a critical quality check function for rent relief brokerage applications.

This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week) max term opportunity until 31 December 2025, based in East Perth.

What you will bring

You will bring your patient and empathetic nature alongside experience in delivering person-centred, trauma informed services that are culturally appropriate.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Data entry experience and high attention to detail
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Well-developed computer skills and proficiency in client management systems
  • Ability to be flexible, demonstrate initiative and work effectively under pressure
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of the range of service provision within the community services sector is desired but not essential

The successful candidate will ideally have flexibility to work full-time (37.5 hours per week) until end of 2024. They must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year.

Impact and Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

  • A competitive salary from $72,829 per annum + 11.5% superannuation
  • Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
  • Additional 3 days leave per year over festive period
  • Life-balance friendly working conditions

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

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Apply Now!

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.

For further information please contact Deborah Phillips, Rent Relief Project Manager, at [email protected]

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.


About Anglicare WA

South Hedland, WA, Australia

Who we are

Anglicare WA is a not for profit community service organisation. For over 40 years we have been a trusted partner helping communities thrive. We work with people from all walks of life – from Balgo in the far North, to Albany in the South, to Kalgoorlie in the East, from street corners, to the halls of Parliament. We seek to influence policy makers and are widely respected for our expertise, leadership and capacity to drive positive and lasting change.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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