Project Officer

Overview

Habitat for Humanity is a global not‑for‑profit provider of housing for low‑income families. Established in 1976, Habitat for Humanity has built, rehabilitated and repaired over one million homes, helping more than 35 million people worldwide. Habitat for Humanity Australia (HFHA) is a Tier 3 Community Housing Provider that supports service delivery partners by providing safe and decent housing for those they support.

The Project Officer plays a critical role in delivering safe, secure, and sustainable housing solutions aligned with Habitat for Humanity Australia's mission. This role supports the operationalisation of the ‘Healthy Homes’ program and Habitat Women repairs and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the Healthy Homes program, including the creation of a home assessment tool and training materials.
• Schedule and conduct property assessments, and coordinate repairs, upgrades and training.
• Plan and deliver Healthy Homes training, assessments, repairs and upgrades, coordinating contractors, timelines, budgets and compliance requirements.
• Monitor program progress and ensure alignment with strategic goals and funding agreements.
• Support Habitat Women repairs and maintenance projects on an as‑needed basis and deliver targeted maintenance and upgrades to improve housing quality and climate resilience.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, service providers and local councils.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support tenant well‑being and housing outcomes.
• Ensure all housing operations comply with WHS legislation and organisational policies, conduct regular risk assessments and implement safety protocols, and provide WHS training and guidance to staff, contractors and tenants.
• Maintain accurate records of property and tenancy activities, prepare regular reports on housing performance, occupancy, maintenance and tenant satisfaction, and contribute to program evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Other Requirements

Habitat’s Statement of Expectations surrounding Safeguarding

Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse; safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children); and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

To Apply for the Role

All applications need to contain a CV plus a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Submit via email to jobs@habitat.com.au with the subject line “Project Officer”. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

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