HOUSING ADVICE OFFICER
STUDENT LIFE
JOONDALUP, MT LAWLEY, CITY CAMPUS
$95,310 TO $102,830PA (PRO RATA)
FIXED TERM (18 MONTHS), PART TIME (0.8FTE)

Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Housing Advice Officer to provide personalised accommodation advice to all students and build key external relationships with ECU’s on campus accommodation provider and community organisations. The role will provide advice and support for students living in private/rental accommodation and assist with tenancy difficulties. In addition, the role will manage the ECU Accommodation Listings website, promote ECU’s on campus accommodation, develop and maintain relevant resources, deliver housing workshops and disseminate current industry information for staff and students.

We are looking for someone who has a background and experience in housing support and case management for individuals, who is self-motivated and can develop creative housing initiatives. You must be a problem-solver who can think outside the box with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build and nurture long term relationships by being visible in the community for ECU Student Life.

If you are a proven performer and are looking to join a dynamic team and the opportunity to make the role your own, check the position description to see if you are the person we are looking for. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Lisa Gibb on 08 6304 2866 or [email protected] for more information.

Application Process
Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Capabilities in the Position Description.

Advert Closure

Applications close on Thursday 18th September at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.