Overview
Work History
Education
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Rebecca Parker

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Tenancy & Property Officer

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
Geelong, Vic
05.2023 - Current
  • All daily tasks as per Tenancy and Property Officer Role
  • Mentoring and supporting Tenancy and Property Officers where required
  • Training and mentoring of new starters
  • Attending and contributing to meetings, including Complex Clients meetings, and care team meetings
  • Attending and conducting Tenancy Plus meetings with support workers from Meli.
  • Producing monthly team rosters
  • Corresponding with Freedom FM to schedule mandatory RTA safety checks.
  • Supporting and assisting Team Leaders where required.

Tenancy & Property Officer

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
Geelong, Vic
10.2010 - 05.2023
  • Managing an extensive portfolio of properties and servicing renters
  • Providing support to Public Housing renters and/ or identifying needs for agency support and to refer to services where required
  • Working closely with support workers and attending care team meetings where required to get the best outcome for the client
  • Home visiting renters regularly and building a strong relationship to resolve any tenancy issues
  • Processing rental rebates
  • Raising work orders to the Maintenance Call Centre then ensuring works have been completed to a reasonable standard
  • Taking any required legal action in relation to a wide range of issues and presenting at VCAT
  • Monitoring rental arrears
  • Assisting the Senior Housing Officer train and mentor new starters or staff that require assistance
  • Working within strict policy guidelines and adhering to Departmental procedures

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social work

Deakin University
Geelong, VIC
1999

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Clonard College
Geelong, VIC
1997

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills with a client focus
  • Exceptional organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Self motivated team player
  • Compassionate and empathetic nature
  • Approachable and always willing to assist other staff when required
  • Able to identify when clients may require additional services and knowledge of available support agencies and how to engage the clients for a successful tenancy
  • Driven and committed to getting the best outcome for my clients
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise work load

Referees

  • Chris Bonnici- Team Leader - Tenancy and Property

chris.bonnici@dffh.vic.gov.au
0421 868 194

Timeline

Senior Tenancy & Property Officer

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
05.2023 - Current

Tenancy & Property Officer

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
10.2010 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Social work

Deakin University

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Clonard College
Rebecca Parker