- 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.