Metro Housing - Our Staff

Julie

Julie was manager of MACH from December 2004 and Manager of Metro since March 2007. Julie has previously worked in project management, casework, equity and access, and complaint management areas – primarily in the NSW public sector.

Amy

Amy is our Partnership Project Worker. This is a newly created position which Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to following her 10 year work history in case management within homeless, residential, youth and family support services.

Amy works with our partnership organisations in maintaining and developing suitable housing programs for people with high and complex housing needs. By working in partnership with other Non Government Community Services we aim to increase our capacity to effectively meet the needs of those unable to access the private rental market.

Alan

Alan is Metro's long-term contract accountant – he has a sound understanding of all areas of our operations and has been an excellent protector of our financial interests.

Maree

Maree started at Metro in April 2007, and has significant experience working in the social services sector. She has a background in counselling and has had extensive cross cultural experience having previously worked as an ESL teacher.

Maree is a full time housing worker with Metro Housing, she also manages the various transitional housing programs that Metro runs.

Bob

Bob joined Metro in 2008 and plans the maintenance of our asset stock. Bob was a honorary member of the board of Erskinevilla youth refuge for 10 years. He had been working as a liaison officer for building maintenance in the veterinary school at the University of Sydney.

Leigh

Leigh brings her considerable people skills to our reception desk. She is a strong believer in the power of community, with an extensive background in women's refuges, childcare, youth services and refugee support.

Leigh has trained as a home sustainability assessor and remains passionate about people and the planet.

After 15 years' experience working in university libraries, Leigh has developed well rounded communication skills. She will assess all initial contacts and either deal with your query directly or refer tenants and applicants to the person who can best help them.

Sue

Sue has previously been Manager of Resamen but left this role to work with Aid agencies in the Pacific.

Upon her return to Australia she undertook postgraduate research studies and worked for MACH in a relief capacity for several years. Following the merger with Resamen, Sue returned to permanent part time employment with Metro and is now Metro's Team Leader, Housing Pathways. Sue's experience in the sector has been invaluable and her role in supporting and mentoring new staff is greatly appreciated.

Sandra

Sandra commenced with Metro in November 2011. She brings a great deal of experience to her role as Housing Worker, having started in the social housing sector in Australia with SWISH (now Bridge Housing) well over a decade ago. Sandra returned to live in the United Kingdom for several years to be closer to family, and during her time in Britain she worked for several large housing organisations and co-operatives in London and the Midlands area, particularly focusing on tenant empowerment and tenant managed housing models. Before commencing with Sandra worked for Common Equity on a contract basis.

Nita

Nita was working as a Case Manager for Domestic Violence women and children for 5 years, Client Service Officer for ESRHA and Housing NSW before joining Metro Community Housing in May 2010. Nita's role in Metro is to assess and interview clients seeking Housing assistance. With her previous experiences, she is enjoying her challenging role dealing with complex clients. She has also completed her Diploma in Community Services Welfare.