Main Purpose:
To provide technical and administrative support for housing licensing, ensuring properties meet relevant standards, licensing requirements and Council procedures.
Typical Day
- Process and assess housing licence applications.
- Inspect properties and identify breaches or hazards.
- Provide advice to landlords, tenants and housing professionals.
- Investigate complaints and non-compliance.
- Prepare reports, notices and correspondence.
- Maintain accurate licensing and inspection records.
- Liaise with landlords, residents and internal Council teams.
- Support enforcement and follow-up actions where required.
Key Skills
- Housing licensing and property standards.
- Property inspections and assessment.
- Knowledge of housing legislation and regulations.
- Investigation and enforcement.
- Report writing and record keeping.
- Communication and stakeholder management.
- Strong attention to detail and organisation.
Essential Requirements
- Experience in housing licensing, property standards, environmental health or housing enforcement.
- Experience carrying out property inspections.
- Understanding of relevant housing legislation and licensing requirements.
- Ability to investigate complaints and breaches.
- Good IT, administration and report-writing skills.
- Experience working with landlords, tenants and other stakeholders.
