Rent Assessment Officer x

At Foundation Housing Ltd (FHL), we believe a home is more than a roof over your head. It’s safety. Stability. A foundation for wellbeing and connection.

As one of Western Australia’s leading community housing providers, we support more than 3,500 people across the state from Perth to the Pilbara and the Kimberley - with safe, secure, and affordable homes.

We provide social and affordable housing, lodging, youth and shared accommodation, and disability housing - and we’re growing. Over the past year we’ve added new affordable apartments, delivered specialist disability projects, and been named the preferred proponent for several new social housing developments. To learn more about us.

Our vision is simple: a home for everyone
.

If this aligns with your purpose, we’d love you on our team.

We're recruiting two Rent Assessment Officers. The role involves undertaking rental reviews for FHL tenants following a framework and ensuring a robust, fair, and equitable assessment of the amount of rent to be paid. The Rent Assessment Officer interacts with tenants, internal staff, and agencies to help determine rental amounts and any additional financial entitlements that may be applicable.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Proven ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and intermediate to advanced PC skills working within MS Suite.

High level literacy and numeracy skills.

Ideally you also have the following knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act (desirable).
• Previous experience working with Centrelink payments and entitlements (desirable).
• Previous experience working with SharePoint (desirable).

The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide a National Police Check.

• Purpose‑led organisation – your work changes lives every day
• A culture of kindness – caring is our most shared and valued behaviour
• What our people say – 95% recommend FHL as a great place to work

• Not‑For‑Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal/entertainment)
• Wellness Allowance ($200) + 2 x Wellness Days per year
• Employee Assistance Program (6 free sessions + resilience app)

Salary is negotiable, based on experience and skills.

To view our Application Pack, including the Job Description, please visit Careers – Foundation Housing and apply via SEEK. Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday, 25 February 2025.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be interviewing as we go, so if you like the sound of this role, don’t wait!

Foundation Housing Limited (FHL) is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with a disability, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, those from culturally diverse backgrounds and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ to apply.