
Community Services - Housing Solutions Specialist
Link Wentworth
Posted 20 days ago
About the Opportunity
Contract until 30 June 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 30 June 2026.
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
A valid National Police Check (less than six (6) months old) to the satisfaction of Link Wentworth, to be renewed every five (5) years or more frequently as reasonably required by Link Wentworth
Willingness to comply with vaccination requirements imposed by Link Wentworth, including COVID-19 and other vaccinations, as determined by the organisation in accordance with current Government health advice, mandates, or directions
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!!!
About Link Wentworth
Inside Link Wentworth
Our culture is person-centred, authentic, engaging, collaborative and purpose driven. At the very core is our desire to support the community and to help those within it. Our staff are deeply connected to the organisation’s goals of ensuring we improve the lives of our residents and clients. We form strong relationships with each other, our residents and with our strategic partners who support us to deliver our services. We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding working environment, to enrich the lives of our staff.We invest in our employee’s professional development. Through this we provide opportunities to acquire, practice and adopt new knowledge; and enhance individual and organisational capabilities.
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