About us

OARS Community Transitions (OARS CT) is a not-for-profit, QIC quality accredited organisation and one of Australia’s most innovative, non-government crime prevention agencies.

Driven by our Guiding Principles, our core purpose is to enhance community wellbeing by reducing offending and victimisation. Over our 130-year history, we continue to high quality professional services and support to people who have offended and their families.

For more about us and the work we do, visit https://www.communitytransitions.com.au/

What can we offer you?

$100,776.00 - $105,340.56 base salary (SCHADS Level 5) + super + salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by 6 to 12% through our not-for-profit charity status!

Purpose driven organisation working towards enhancing community safety and wellbeing

Additional 2 days of annual leave and 2 days personal leave per year (pro-rata) above minimum entitlements

17.5% Annual leave loading

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Access to ceremonial, cultural and community service leave

Support for career development, including annual performance reviews, structured supervision frameworks, professional training opportunities, development plans, succession planning and study leave

Access to free and confidential counselling and support through our EAP service

About the role

The Housing Development Officer plays a pivotal role in identifying and securing suitable housing options for participants in the WorkPlace program.

WorkPlace is a post release support program for men leaving custody. The program provides 12-week transitional accommodation and wrap around support services with a focus on assisting Participants to transition to suitable longer-term accommodation and employment. This initiative directly supports the OARS CT Reintegration Accommodation Service Division, contributing to reduced rates of re-offending and improved community reintegration outcomes.

This role works in collaboration with Participants, Reintegration Specialists, and other supports to identify needs, goals and barriers in relation to sustainable accommodation outcomes, and pro-actively pursuing opportunities to reduce the burden on social housing. You will take a role in supporting and mentoring Participants with realistic housing options and outcomes to support their journey into the community.

FTE: 1.0

Location: Cavan

Position Description: For a copy of the PD, visit our Careers website at https://communitytransitions.com.au/careers.

About you

To ensure success in this role, you'll bring:

Experience in delivering proactive engagement and development strategies with key stakeholders and bodies, such as the private rental markets, SA Housing Trust, Community Housing associations and other relevant housing providers.

The ability to identify and pursue opportunities to access and grow the available property portfolio across the private rental market, government agencies, and non-government sectors.

Strategic and informed advice regarding current housing options and accessibility across sectors, supporting strategic decision-making.

Skills in advocating for participants and negotiate with potential landlords to secure appropriate housing solutions.

A current driver's licence.

National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Ability to work between 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work where required to meet site needs (compensated accordingly).

Ability to work within correctional facilities.

How to apply

If this role interests you and you think you’d be a great fit, keep reading!

To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter which demonstrates your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the role. We are particularly keen to hear about:

Any experience you have working within a similar role

The reasons you want to work with ex-offenders

Any specific strengths or skills you can bring to this role and Participants of OARS Community Transitions

Please direct any enquiries to James Barnes, General Manager, WorkPlace on 0413 941 215 during office hours.

Applications close: 9am Monday, 15 September 2025

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. To ensure you don’t miss out on this unique and exciting career opportunity, apply now!