The Mount Isa Housing Service Centre is excited to welcome a passionate and dedicated professional to our Property team as a Senior Housing Officer – Critical Frontline Officer, with a key focus on Property Inspections. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Job details

The Mount Isa Housing Service Centre is seeking a motivated and skilled professional to join our Property team as Property Inspector.

Our region spans from Karumba in the north, Boulia in the south, Hughenden in the east, and extends west to the Northern Territory border.

This position is a versatile role that may be reassigned to different teams as operational needs arise. Currently, the primary focus of this role is to support the Property team in conducting property inspections across the region.

The department provides relevant property inspection training to ensure staff are equipped to meet the requirements of the role.

These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation
• Review property history, previous reports, and tenant agreements.
• Ensure tools and devices (e.g., camera, tablet) are ready for documentation.
2. Safety Assessment
• Inspect structural integrity, electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety, and security features.
3. Condition and Maintenance
• Check cleanliness, identify damage, inspect outdoor areas, and test appliances and fixtures.
4. Tenant Compliance
• Verify adherence to lease agreements and address unauthorised modifications or activities.
5. Documentation and Reporting
• Data entry, take photos, upload findings to reporting systems, and prepare detailed inspection reports with recommendations, strong computer skills are mandatory.
6. Follow-Up Actions
• Coordinate repairs, communicate with tenants, and schedule re-inspections if needed.

This process ensures properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant, while supporting effective service delivery and tenant relationships.

We are committed to finding the best candidates for this role. Selection will be based on your knowledge, skills, experience, potential for development, and future contribution to the department. We also value personal qualities that contribute to building a diverse workforce reflective of the Queensland community.

Information Sessions:
We invite you to join one of our information sessions to learn more about these exciting roles and hear from one of our new Senior Housing Officers about their journey.

Sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams on the following dates:
• Wednesday 4 February 2026, at 5:00 pm AEST
• Friday, 6 February 2026, at 1:00 pm AEST

To register your interest, please email bernadett.toth@hpw.qld.gov.au, specifying your preferred session. A TEAM'S link will then be sent to you for your preferred session.

If you are unable to attend or require further information, please contact Bernadett on Ph: (07) 4437 2713.

Mandatory Requirements:
• Driver's License
• Strong computer skills, as inspections are completed by utilising electronic devices such as iPhone's.

Make sure to check out the attached documents on the Smart Jobs link - they'll give you all the details you need to include in your application!

Additional Information:
• These roles require planned travel within the region for 2-4 nights at a time.
• Successful candidates will receive five weeks of annual leave and, after six months of service, will be eligible for Regional and Remote Incentive payments.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/676379/26

Closing Date: Friday, 13 February 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (9) (PDF, 640KB)
  
  
  676429 26 Role Description v1 (PDF, 241KB)