Occupation

411633 Housing Officer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

411633 Housing Officer

Assists individuals and families experiencing housing difficulties to find suitable solutions. Provides support, information, and advice on entitlements, and coordinates with other agencies to improve quality of life.

Alternative title

  • Housing Services Officer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Provides individually tailored and person-centred support to deliver safe, secure, suitable, and affordable housing to improve individuals' and families' wellbeing
  • Advises on rights and entitlements to ensure requirements for providing accommodation and housing standards are met
  • Refers clients to appropriate sources of accommodation and income support
  • Ensures that accommodation is suited to the needs of particular groups, such as older people and persons with additional requirements
  • Develops, implements, and delivers housing programs for at-risk and low-income individuals and families
  • Organises emergency accommodation
  • Prepares reports and maintains client records