Leasing Officer

Department of Housing and Works

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

About The Role

Based in Kununurra, the Leasing Officer position is responsible for managing and controlling a number of leases from commencement to finalisation to meet with the Housing priorities of the Department, consistent with policy and procedure.

The role provides a responsive service to customers in the area of leasing and Asset Management.

About You

We are looking for a customer-focused professional with:

• Strong organisation, time management and negotiation skills
• A keen eye for detail
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• The confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team

Selection Criteria

Your cover letter should outline how you meet the following Essential Work-Related Requirements:

• Demonstrated organisational skills
• Proven track record in providing a quality and timely customer service to all clients
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiating, report writing, and the preparation of briefs and submissions
• Understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA), various lease contracts and leasing management

How to Apply

Submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

• A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor)
• Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet Essential Work-Related Requirements 1, 2, 3 and 4

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won't accept late and incomplete applications.

Benefits

• Professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• Generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• Corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging

Diversity and Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Chris Baird on 0409 268 856 or via email at chris.baird@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

Further Information

Please contact Chris Baird on 0409 268 856 or via email at chris.baird@dohw.wa.gov.au for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact us by calling (08) 6557 8111 (select option 1) or email recruitment@dohw.wa.gov.au, quoting the reference number VCID03445 for support.

Position Details

Currently there is one (1) Permanent Full-Time Position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.