Housing and Transport Officer

Job Description

Salary: Level 2, $70,432 - $75,516 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022) Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time The Housing and Transport team supports school staff who work in rural and remote areas by providing them with subsidised housing, relocations, and leave travel. We are the largest individual provider of these services within the WA Government. The Role In this role you will initially be responsible for: assessing and calculating claims for travel and relocation allowances booking, managing, and payment of staff accommodation coordinating and managing vacant property utilities accounts administering utilities invoicing maintaining data-entry and effective record-keeping Later on, you may also assist in providing property management services by: allocating subsidised housing to teachers assessing needs for additional housing administering rent charges and invoices for our leased properties calculating and arranging salary deductions for rent. Successful applicants will have good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to partner with our service providers, understand school needs, and advise employees on eligibility, their applications, policy, and procedures. Most communication is via email, phone, and standard letter correspondence. Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in East Perth, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025. Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create a healthy work-life balance including; working from home and flexible working hours Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service, and parental leave Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments) Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria, and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Angela Bell, Operations Coordinator on (08) 9264 4122 or email We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Minimum Requirements be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria, in the context of the role and business needs of the branch, as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide quality customer service. Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision, make sound decisions, and prioritise tasks in an environment with competing priorities. Demonstrated well-developed computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, policies, and guidelines. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE944265 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr