Careers

• Exciting position for First Nations applicants
• Work to empower Queensland residential renters
• Generous salary sacrificing options
• Closing Date 18 July

The Role

Full time
Located in Cairns or Rockhampton and work from other sites as needed

The Project Support Officer will work closely with the Project Leader to address the structural barriers faced by First Nations Queenslanders in the private rental sector. The role will contribute to improving system responses for First Nations renters at risk of tenancy breaches or engagement with the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).

Working with the Project Manager and the TQ team the Project Support Officer will:

• Support the delivery of the Successful Tenancies Project in alignment with the organisation’s mission and values.
• Assist in strengthening relationships with First Nations communities and service providers.
• Help enhance the Queensland Statewide Tenant Advice and Referral Service (QSTARS) to ensure culturally responsive tenancy education and advisory services for First Nations renters.
• Support the development and implementation of cultural awareness training for real estate agents and landlords.
• Assist in fostering and managing partnerships with First Nations-led agencies to support stage two of the project.
• Contribute to improving the organisation’s First Nations cultural capability through training, policy review, and resource development.
• Conduct research and consultation with First Nations service providers to identify gaps in tenant advisory services.

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Closing Date: Monday 14 July
Location: Brisbane CBD

The Role

This position is a part-time contract until December 2026 with a possibility of extension. The worker will be in Brisbane, however other TQ sites will be considered; some travel will be required.

The role will build on capability building activities for domestic, family and sexual violence and related services, to assist them to support and advocate for DFSV victims affected by tenancy issues.

You will have a strong commitment to the principles of social justice; demonstrated knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Queensland residential tenancy laws and domestic and family violence issues. Good conceptual, analytical and organisation skills and highly developed verbal and written communication skills including computer literacy.

Close date

Applications for this role will close 5pm on Monday 14 July 2025

Applications

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To apply for this position download the Position Description.

• Submit your Resume and a letter that addresses the Core Capabilities found in the Position Description
• Applications that do not address the Core Capabilities will not be assessed. Please limit letters to two pages
• Email to recruitment@tenantsqld.org.au
• Mail to Level 1, 87 Wickham Terrace, SPRING HILL 4000

Please contact Julie Bartlett on 07 3708 4811 for further enquiries.