About the role

As a Property Care Specialist at SEARMS Community Housing Aboriginal Corporation, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and condition of our residential properties. This full-time position is based in Nowra, NSW, and involves ensuring our homes are well-cared for and meet all relevant standards and regulations.

What you'll be doing

Conduct regular property inspections and identify any maintenance or repair needs.

Attend to minor repairs during inspection.

Schedule & perform repairs at a later date if they cannot be completed during inspection.

Maintain detailed records of all property-related activities.

Perform or schedule maintenance and log jobs through our digital platform.

Manage and mentor a small team to complete assigned tasks.

Report and document findings and compliance issues.

Identify safety risks and recommend corrective actions.

Continuously improve processes and contribute to service innovation.

Contribute to the development and review of property maintenance policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

To thrive at SEARMS, you will bring a culturally sensitive approach, along with compassion, empathy, and a genuine interest in people. Strong leadership, resilience, professionalism, and the ability to perform under pressure are essential—along with unwavering integrity and ethical behaviour.

Qualifications or experience in construction, property maintenance, or a related field

Strong practical skills in areas such as handyman/minor repairs.

Good understanding of building standards, compliance requirements and workplace health and safety

Strong working knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act and housing standards

Excellent attention to detail, communication, and reporting skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Commitment to providing high-quality service and supporting our community housing tenants

Mandatory employment criteria:

Trade qualification in construction/carpentry, property maintenance or a related field.

Proven experience in property inspection, property maintenance, or a related field.

Vaccinations - COVID 19

Working with Children Check

Criminal record check providing suitable clearance to work with vulnerable members of the community

Full Driver’s License

Health and Fitness assessment (ability to walk 1km, ability to lift 15kg, confident to climb a ladder)

White Card (NSW)

Why SEARMS?

SEARMS is a not-for-profit Aboriginal community housing provider, committed to addressing housing disadvantage and preserving Aboriginal values. Our team is collaborative, passionate, and dedicated to creating positive change.

We offer:

Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

A supportive, values-driven environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development

The chance to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal families

About us

SEARMS is a registered National Regulatory System for Community Housing Providers (NRSCH) Aboriginal Community Housing provider (ACHP). We have served Aboriginal communities in regional NSW since 2003.

Our housing portfolio is diverse and complex. We own and manage 45 properties and oversee an additional 50+ properties on behalf of five Aboriginal organisations, including Local Aboriginal Land Councils. In addition, we manage over 350 properties owned by the NSW Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) through 14 different service agreements.

Achieving Tier 3 accreditation under the NRSCH was a significant milestone that affirmed our commitment to sector best practice. At the time of accreditation, SEARMS was one of only 24 ACHPs nationally and among just 10 in NSW. We have also been recognised by the AHO as a designated ‘growth provider’, having demonstrated the structure and internal capacity to manage additional property portfolios.

In 2020, SEARMS expanded its footprint by opening a Canberra office to complement our head office in Batemans Bay. This reflects our ongoing commitment to increasing our impact and reach.

In 2024, we proudly achieved accreditation under the Australian Service Excellence Standards (ASES)—a testament to our continuous improvement and dedication to quality service delivery.

To obtain the position description, please contact our Chief Business Officer Rosie Tan on 1800 138 425 or email [email protected]

To apply online, please click on the apply button and attach your CV & cover letter addressing the selection criteria.