Shelter WA is a non-government not-for-profit peak body representing and promoting the interests of low-income housing consumers. Shelter WA operates under a Funding Contact and Service Agreement with the Department of Housing (WA).

The objectives of the Research Officer position are to:

1. Monitor, analyse and report affordable housing data as it relates to low-income and otherwise disadvantaged housing consumers in Western Australia

2. Inform the community consultation and information provision work of Shelter WA using reliable statistics, quantitative data and relevant literature and reports

3. Prepare reports, briefing papers, articles and summaries for publication and dissemination through our networks and as reference material for the policy development, information provision and community consultation work of Shelter WA

4. Support and inform the work of the Community Development Policy Officer, including:
o Identifying areas of need for primary quantitative and qualitative research to explore current and emerging issues
o Together with other staff and stakeholders developing written or verbal surveys, questionnaires, issues papers and other research tools

Candidates must write a covering letter identifying their interest in the area, address the selection criteria, include a copy of their resume and the names of two referees.

Send your application to:
Shelter WA
First Floor, Claisebrook Lotteries House
33 Moore Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004

Mark your application ‘Private and Confidential’.

All applications received by the close of business on the due date will be considered.
Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note - you must address each of the selection criteria and make reference to your experience, training,knowledge, skills and level of competency.

Shelter WA is a non-government not-for-profit peak body representing and promoting the interests of lowincome housing consumers. Shelter WA operates under a Funding Contract and Service Agreement with the Department of Housing (WA).

This position works under the direction of the Executive Officer to engage, inform, and consult with;
· low-income housing consumers
· key staff from government and non-government agencies in housing and homeless related program and service delivery areas
· representative peak bodies

The Community Development and Policy Officer works to
· promote low-income consumer membership with Shelter WA
· develop and maintain community and consumer networks
· develop consultation processes including organising and delivering forums, workshops and information seminars
· inform and contribute to Shelter WA’s affordable housing policy role
· contribute to Shelter WA’s regular Update and Newsletter publications and reports
· participate in relevant committees and working groups

Candidates must write a covering letter identifying their interest in the area, address the selection criteria, include a copy of their resume and the names of two referees.

Send your application to:
Shelter WA
First Floor, Claisebrook Lotteries House
33 Moore Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004

Mark your application ‘Private and Confidential’.

All applications received by the close of business on the due date will be considered.
Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note - you must address each of the selection criteria and make reference to your experience, training,knowledge, skills and level of competency.