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Private Rental Assistance Program Plus Worker (PRAP Plus)

Full Time - Max Term Contract (12 months)

Beyond Housing is seeking a Private Rental Assistance Program Plus (PRAP Plus) worker who will work with people who are experiencing difficulty in accessing and/or maintaining private rental housing, due to financial and social barriers. This position is being offered as a full time, 12 month max term contract, based in our Wangaratta office.

Position overview:

Position title Private Rental Assistance Program Plus Worker (PRAP Plus)
Salary $85,126 – $91,587
Hours per week Full Time 38 hours per week (12 month max term contract)
Location Wangaratta
Position enquiries Sarah Biggs, HR Coordinator on 02 6055 9000
Applications close  5pm Thursday 14th November 2024
Candidate Requirements The successful candidate must participate in a National Police Check and Working with Children Check as this role operates within a Child Safe Organisation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Other great benefits of working for Beyond Housing include generous salary packaging benefits available to not-for-profit employees (up to $15,900 in value), annual leave loading, RDOs, flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing allowances, and opportunities for regular professional development.

The PRAP Plus Worker will work to provide:

  • An effective level of support to assist clients achieve outcomes that lead to successful, sustainable private rental tenancies
  • Outreach intervention to clients whose tenancy is at risk
  • Advocacy for resources, services or support
  • Assistance in private rental applications and the reduction of rental arrears

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

  • Well-developed communication, advocacy and negotiation skills
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with relevant service providers and local real estate agencies
  • Proven experience in a client focused role with the ability to deliver a high standard of customer service and meet the needs of complex clients.
  • Understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (RTA)
  • Excellent administrative skills including MS Office
  • Well developed communication and time management skills
  • A current driver’s licence
  • Experience within the social, housing or community sectors will be highly regarded.

Enquiries:

Enquiries about this position should be directed to the HR Coordinator, Sarah Biggs on 02 6055 9000

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