Job description
About Unison
Unison is a not-for-profit organisation that works to reduce disadvantage and social exclusion. We believe that affordable housing is the foundation on which to build a life of value but that a good life takes more than just housing. A good life takes place in a community. Unison also assists over 3,500 people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness each year across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, Geelong, Werribee and Gippsland.
The role
The Principal Advisor – Tenancy Tribunal is a senior role with Unison and has oversight of all matters that have or may escalate to VCAT. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining Unison’s policies and procedures that relate to tribunal matters, as well as providing coaching and training to build the capability of others across our teams.
The role will represent Unison at formal and informal conciliation meetings, tribunals and hearings, particularly where matters that are escalated through tenancy advocate groups or where there is legal representation. To contribute with our strategic planning, the role will have interface with Unison’s Executive Leadership Team to share insights on emerging trends from VCAT decisions.
We are looking for someone with a background in dispute resolution, law or investigations who can provide high quality, strategic tenancy advice and interpret legislative obligations under the Residential Tenancy Act. Demonstrated experience in coaching and training to build capability of others as well as experience in managing formal cases at VCAT and negotiating relevant orders will be highly regarded.
Sound critical thinking skills and knowledge of community housing, homelessness, owner’s corporation or real estate will assist you to hit the ground running in this role.
In return, you’ll have access to generous salary packaging, five weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, 15 days of personal leave, employer paid parental leave and robust wellbeing and capability programs as part of Unison’s commitment to being a leading employer of choice.
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