Careers

Leederville Office | Full Time
Closing Date: 28th September 2023

About Us

Foundation Housing (FHL) is a not-for-profit community housing organisation, leading the delivery of housing and associated services for those in need across WA.

We are WA’s largest manager and developer of social and affordable housing for people in need, managing over 2,000 homes across Perth, the Kimberley and Pilbara.

This is an exciting time to join a thriving and innovative organisation wanting to do things differently to help people most in need of housing.

Foundation Housing Limited 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.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of residential property development projects from acquisition to completion and commissioning (operation) ensuring the projects are planned, contracted, and managed to deliver the asset safely, on time, within budget and to the required specification and income.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the General Manager – Commercial/Development to prepare a Project Plan (Business Case) for each development to be approved by the Board of FHL.
• Manage and report on each development within the parameters of the Project Plan and take necessary actions to maintain progress, budgets and deliverables.
• Engage and manage consultant and contractor teams in relation to each development in accordance with budgets including ensuring that the appropriate insurances are in place at all times.
• Work with internal teams particularly Operations as a key stakeholder (client) to ensure that the asset delivered meets the operational and tenant requirements set out in the Project Plan.
• Oversee the development feasibility, actual costs, forecasts and budget with assistance and input from the Property Analyst.
• Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout all stages of a development.
• Attend the works site as required including ensuring WH&S is being managed.
• Manage and report on risk management throughout the development program including the implementation of risk mitigation plans as required.
• Provide regular progress reports to management on all aspects of the development.

About You

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a residential development management, project management or construction role on the client-side including built form residential projects of small to large scale (10 units of single level group housing to 200 units of medium/high rise apartments).
• Property, Engineering or Building/Construction qualification or Trade qualification
• High computer literacy using the Microsoft Office suite including intermediate to advanced Intermediate skill level in Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint (and ideally MS Project).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage a variety of stakeholders effectively and sensitively.
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated coordination skills including planning, liaising and following up with both internal and external parties.
• Attention to administrative detail including maintaining company asset registers.
• Understanding of WHS legislation.
• Drivers Licence and vehicle to attend site regularly.
• National Police Clearance.

How to Apply

If you think we could be a good fit for each other, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your resume via SEEK.

Applications close 28th September.

Leederville Office | Full Time
Closing Date: 10th October 2023

Are you passionate about people, warm and friendly, a multi-tasker and super organised? Do you want a job that matters, is challenging and rewarding but doesn’t take over your life?

We are currently seeking a Community Engagement Officer to join our friendly team.

About us:

We make a difference to people’s lives and from a recent staff engagement survey, 100% of our staff are proud to work for us.  We’re a not-for-profit community housing organisation, leading the delivery of housing and associated services across WA.

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

About the role:

The Community Engagement Officer plays a crucial role in supporting community engagement initiatives and activities within Foundation Housing. This position is responsible for fostering positive relationships with residents, promoting community involvement, and assisting in the execution of various engagement programs in line with Foundation Housing’s Community Engagement Strategy and Positive Tenancies Framework.

The role will work collaboratively as part of a team with the Community Engagement Coordinator.

The role will be based at our Head Office in the heart of Leederville but will require travel to other Perth offices or housing locations.

You would be ideal for this role if you have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a community engagement or community services role or equivalent experience gained in a client focused role in the social sector.
• Relevant Qualification in Community Services, Community Development, Social Impact or Community Engagement.
• Demonstrated experience of managing, facilitating and delivering community programs in partnership with community agencies or support providers.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering community programs in response to identified need.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of direct services to clients from vulnerable and diverse backgrounds.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Social media skills including content creation.

The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide a National Police Check and will need a current WA driver’s licence.

Here are reasons why we hope you’ll love working with us.

• You’ll find a culture of kindness. We really care about our people. Our most shared value is “Caring” and you’ll see it every day in the work our people do.
• Attractive salary and salary packaging options
• A growing organisation at the centre of their sector, with strong leadership and good governance.
• A committed, friendly group of co-workers.

How to Apply

If you think we could be a good fit for each other, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us a cover letter and your resume via SEEK.

Really want to work with us?

We get a lot of applications, but plenty of them are generic. So, if you’re keen, a personalised cover letter will help you stand out and we will definitely read it.

Applications close on Tuesday 10th October, but we will be interviewing as we go, so if you like the sound of this role, don’t wait.

Leederville Office | Full Time
Closing Date: 10th October 2023

Are you passionate about people, warm and friendly, a multi-tasker and super organised? Do you want a job that matters, is challenging and rewarding but doesn’t take over your life?

We are currently seeking a Housing Co-ordinator to join our friendly team.

About us:

We make a difference to people’s lives and from a recent staff engagement survey, 100% of our staff are proud to work for us.  We’re a not-for-profit community housing organisation, leading the delivery of housing and associated services across WA.

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

About the role:

Our Housing Co-ordinators provide quality, responsive tenancy management and associated services, work closely with tenants and other teams to sustain tenancies and achieve positive tenancy outcomes.

Housing Co-ordinators manage a portfolio of tenancies in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and organisational policies and procedures.  This covers all aspects of the tenancy from viewings stage to establishment, ongoing management and vacancy processes.

The role will be based at our Head Office in the heart of Leederville but will require travel to other Perth offices or housing locations.

You would be ideal for this role if you have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a tenancy management or similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the WA Residential Tenancies Act and its application.
• Understanding of the role of community housing providers and knowledge of social and affordable housing issues within the community.
• Experience working with vulnerable clients with complex needs and a commitment to working positively with people of all races and cultures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide a National Police Check and will need a current WA driver’s licence.

Here are reasons why we hope you’ll love working with us.

• You’ll find a culture of kindness. We really care about our people. Our most shared value is “Caring” and you’ll see it every day in the work our people do.
• Attractive salary and salary packaging options
• A growing organisation at the centre of their sector, with strong leadership and good governance.
• A committed, friendly group of co-workers.

Apply.

If you think we could be a good fit for each other, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us a cover letter and your resume via SEEK.

Really want to work with us?

We get a lot of applications, but plenty of them are generic. So, if you’re keen, a personalised cover letter will help you stand out and we will definitely read it.

Applications close on Tuesday 10th October, but we will be interviewing as we go, so if you like the sound of this role, don’t wait.

Thanks for considering us.