Role Title: Project Intern - Developing a fair and equitable rental system
Organisation: St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies)
Internship Period: Semester 2 (July – October)
Location: Canningvale, Perth or Woodbridge
Do you have accountancy skills? Vinnies Mental Health Services needs your help to explore a new rental model that encourages people who’ve faced tough circumstances to pursue work and build independence.
As an intern, you’ll:
- Research rental models that adjust costs as tenants’ income grows, rather than taking a flat percentage.
- Compare options and recommend the model that best supports independence while keeping the service financially sustainable.
- Prepare a proposal for the CEO and Executive Team, showing how the recommended system advances a just, compassionate society.
If the system obtains approval and the approach proves to be effective, the organization may advocate for other organizations and government housing to use a similar methodology.
This is a great opportunity to have an impact on the lives of those living in poverty in Western Australia.
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has more than 60,000 members and volunteers, who work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia. Internationally, the Society operates in 153 countries and has over 800,000 members. We are aspire to live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.