Administration Assistant (Mandurah)

Introduction:
Join us and share our Vision:
‘All people affordably housed in neighborhoods that support life opportunities’

Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.

We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders.

Description:
The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Administration Assistant individual based in WA to join our collaborative and fast-paced Housing & Tenancy Management Team on temporary basis. We are not only seeking someone who naturally aligns with our culture but is also connected to contributing to improved outcomes for our clients.

The Administration Assistant deals with initial enquiries and provides clerical and basic administration support to the tenancy services team to assist in the efficient operation of the department.

We seek an organised individual with an administrative/customer service background who is an effective communicator. To be successful you will need to demonstrate that you have the capacity to engage with a wide cross section of individuals and an ability to prioritise workloads.

Skills and Experiences:
About You:

• Written and oral communication skills, including comprehension
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear, concise and effective communication style
• Ability to take direction accurately
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills, with the ability to prioritise work
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and high work volumes without affecting quality of service delivery.

What we offer in return

• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Recognition program
• Paid parental leave

Please note that it is a minimum requirement of this position that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History or Police Check conducted by Housing Choices Australia and the successful post holder to:

• Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role)
• Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures
• Provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required.

How to apply

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Housing Choices reserves the right to cease recruitment proceedings earlier upon appointing a suitable candidate for the role. This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia. Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply.

We recognise that applying for positions can be challenging. You might be questioning if the role aligns with your skills or if your experience is sufficient. At Housing Choices, we value the unique skills and perspectives new team members can contribute to our culture. Even if you don't perfectly match the criteria, we encourage you to reach out – we're interested in hearing from you.

We base our hiring decisions on your skills, experience, and enthusiasm. When you apply, please let us know any accommodations you require during the recruitment process.