
How do I become a Housing Officer in Brisbane?
Get qualified to work as a Housing Officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Course providers in Brisbane
The following providers offer Housing Officer courses in Brisbane, Queensland.




Common questions
In Australia, a full time housing officer generally earns $1,450 per week ($75,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
A housing officer falls under the welfare support worker industry. As of May 2019, there were approximately 65,600 welfare support jobs across Australia. This area of work has seen great growth recently, with some reports showing upwards of 80,500 positions available by 2024. From 2018-2023 there is expected to be 30,000 job openings.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal - 2019 Occupational Projections and Australian Government Job Outlook
While familiarity with residential tenancy is vital for holding a housing officer job, just as, if not more, important for many of those hiring is Community Services knowledge. Often you will need to have a more advanced qualification. One option that could potentially help prepare you is a Diploma of Community Services with a Case Management specialisation. These studies can take 12-24 months to complete depending on your study mode (online, on campus or blended) and whether you study full or part time. This diploma includes a work placement component. A Certificate IV of Community Services can also equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue housing officer jobs. This pathway can take upwards of 12 months to complete and also includes work placement.
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- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
- Restricted Property Management Registration (WA)
- CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Services Work
- CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing (Social Housing and Homelessness Support Work)
- CHC41308 Certificate IV in Children's Contact Services Work
- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services (Social Housing)
- CHC42215 Certificate IV in Social Housing
- CHC52121 Diploma of Community Development
- CHC42212 Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling Skills
- CHC42412 Certificate IV in Relationship Education
- CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing (Homelessness Support Work)
- CHC42512 Certificate IV in Community Services (Information, advice and referral)
- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
- CHC42312 Certificate IV in Mediation
- CHC41012 Certificate IV in Community Services Advocacy
- CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing
- CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing (Social Housing)
- CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services
Housing Officer careers
Discover a range of Housing Officer courses in Brisbane that can enhance your career in community services and social housing. With a total of seven courses tailored for experienced learners, you can choose from esteemed qualifications such as the Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015 and the Certificate IV in Housing CHC42221. These courses equip you with the skills needed to succeed in roles that support vulnerable communities within the vibrant city of Brisbane, 4000 Australia.
The courses are delivered by reputable training providers in the local area, including KIMT, which offers the Diploma of Community Services, and ASMI among others. Completing a qualification like the Diploma of Community Development CHC52121 or the Diploma of Community Services (Social Housing) CHC52015 can open doors to exciting job opportunities in the community services sector.
In addition to becoming a Housing Officer, exploring related job roles such as a Social Worker can further your impact in the community. To find more about these pathways, refer to our linked categories in Community Services and Social Housing. Enhance your skills and contribute to the welfare of the Brisbane community by enrolling in one of the many Housing Officer courses in Brisbane available today!