Tenant Advocate, Midlas. Midland, Perth, WA. Housing & Homelessness Services (Community Services & Development). Full time. $85,121 – $91,587 per year. Tenant Advocate. Employer: Midlas. Work Type(s): Fixed Term for 12 months to June 30, 2025, Full Time (part-time considered for right candidate)

Sector(s): Not For Profit (NFP). SCHADS Award Level 4: $85,121–$91,587 per annum plus 11% superannuation and salary sacrifice. The Midland Information Debt and Legal Advocacy Service (Midlas) is a not-for-profit Community Legal Centre with offices in Midland and Ellenbrook that supports eligible clients in the north-east Perth region with legal services, disability advocacy, financial counselling, tenancy advocacy, community outreach support, information and referrals.

About You Midlas is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Tenant Advocate to join our team.

About the role Working with Midlas’ Legal Services, the Tenant Advocate will assist vulnerable and disadvantaged people to identify and resolve their tenancy issues through the delivery of high-quality advice, casework and advocacy services.

As part of working within a Community Legal center, the Tenant Advocate will also develop and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure good referral pathways, enhanced community education service provision and optimal client outcome while also providing and facilitating community legal education.

Benefits Competitive remuneration. Salary packaging tax benefits. Flexible workplace culture. Employee Assistance Program. Strong values-based and for-purpose organization. Growing organisation with great career opportunities. Work in a caring & collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about delivering quality services that support the community.

Required Education/Licences/Certificates: Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in community development, social work, community services, law/legal studies program, or other relevant area. Possession of a current, unrestricted driver’s license, comprehensive insurance for business use, and a reliable vehicle. Possession of a current satisfactory National Police clearance certificate (no older than 3 months from the issue date) and ongoing renewal every 2 years at the employee's expense. Possession of Working with Children Check. Relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and personal attributes. Knowledge and experience of community legal centres and the issues impacting people engaging with these services. Demonstrated knowledge of residential tenancy legislation and understanding of the housing and homelessness sectors.

Demonstrated understanding and capacity to interpret and apply tenancy law. Experience in, or demonstrated capacity to undertake, direct service delivery, including the provision of information, advice, and referral services; negotiation and advocacy on behalf of clients; and representation of clients in formal settings. Demonstrated a high level of communication skills, both written and oral, including interpersonal and presentation skills. Good research, problem solving, and analytical skills are needed to identify issues and possible solutions based on relevant information. A strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively, effectively manage workloads, and set priorities for own work. Ability to work flexible hours in response to client requirements.

Proficient in the use of MS Office and client database management systems. Provide your updated and current CV, and provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and we reserve the right to close the position without notice.

Important: Applications that fail to address all of the above will not be considered. Previous applicants need not reapply. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and we reserve the right to close the position without notice. Before an offer of employment can be made, a Working with Children Check, a National Police Clearance of not older than 3 months, and a current unrestricted driver's license must be submitted. Only suitable candidates will be contacted if they are shortlisted.

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For further information, contact recruitment@midlas.org.au