Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJob Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJob no: 493700
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office Canberra Parramatta Brisbane Perth
Classification: Executive Level 1
About us
DHA was established in 1988 following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (DHA Act) to provide adequate and suitable housing for and housing related services to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. We remain committed to our purpose of providing housing and housing related services to ADF members and their families to support Defences operational needs.
DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16000 ADF members and their families in private rental accommodation. DHA provides housing related services advising on eligibility providing posting support and managing bookings and allocation services for all DHA provisioned housing and on-base accommodation to approximately 60000 ADF members.
To find out more about DHA please refer to our or read our latest Annual Report.
About your team
The Property Group is responsible for meeting DHAs delivery objectives for high quality housing through programs such as Strategic Provisioning Leasing and Acquisitions and supported by Marketing and Investor Support teams. The Business Development function sits within the Leasing and Acquisitions Team and is responsible for the sourcing and delivery of new properties to the portfolio via lease or acquisition via long-term supply agreements supporting the future pipeline of provisioning across the national portfolio of properties.
About the role
In this role you will provide oversight and leadership and motivating a high performing team while providing clear direction focusing on staff performance and ensuring that resources are effectively and efficiently managed to achieve business outcomes. You will ensure you coordinate business improvements for strategic business initiatives; project manage the delivery of programs and coordinate and report progress against other dependent programs.
You will monitor and manage team goals to ensure operational and financial performance targets are met assess workforce planning asset management contractual requirements and performance outcomes for the team. You will lead the team to deliver high quality customer service outcomes to all stakeholders.
Benefits for working at DHA include:
For information on DHAs Employee Value Proposition visit our website.
Note: All successful applicants are required to be eligible to complete a Baseline Vetting security clearance for consideration of the Australian Government SecurityVettingAgency (AGSVA)
How to apply
To apply click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word pitch addressing the requirements of the role.
For more information about the role click View Candidate Information Pack button below.
Applications close: 11:55pm AEST Thursday 21 August 2025.
Any questions Please contact Brendon Jones Director Leasing Acquisitions
Order of Merit
A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.
Inclusion and Diversity
DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those who identify as LGBTIQ ex-defence members mature aged employees and carers.
RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Standard TimeRequired Experience:
Manager
Full-Time