Assistant Director Maintenance Panel
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Job Summary
Assistant Director Maintenance Panel
Job no: 493797
Work type: Full Time Full Time / Part Time
Location: Head Office Canberra Parramatta Brisbane Melbourne
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 website or read our latest Annual Report.
About your team
The Asset Management branch is located within the Service Delivery Group for DHA. The Service Delivery Group is responsible for providing all housing and customer services to Defence members and their families. This includes managing DHAs housing portfolio DHAs housing assets and providing property care services to landlords. The Asset Management branch is responsible for the provision of DHAs asset management addition it is responsible for the delivery of upgrades work Defence construction projects and related contract management functions including the Repairs and Maintenance contractor panel arrangements. Residential repairs and maintenance services are delivered in all locations where DHA manages properties. DHAs RMS contractors are critical to the success of DHAs contracted maintenance services that underpin DHAs property management service offering.
About the role
The Assistant Director Maintenance Panel leads a dedicated team who are responsible for the oversight and performance management of DHAs Repairs and Maintenance contractor panel arrangements including ensuring DHAs adherence to regulatory requirements legislation and licensing. The role will support the development and implementation of DHAs Asset Management Strategy.
Key responsibilities and requirements:
- You will be responsible for leading a specialised team who have responsibility for engaging and maintaining a suitable asset management supply chain and contract management arrangements in collaboration with wider DHA stakeholders.
- This includes contract management oversight supply and demand analysis contractor retention data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
- Additionally you will be responsible for the reporting and monitoring of contractor Key Performance Indicators ensuring compliance and risk management.
- The role will require evaluation and identification of strategies to communicate and implement long-term solutions for ongoing efficiencies and sustainability.
Benefits for working at DHA include:
- 15.4% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
- Work-life balance and flexible working options
- A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
- Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
- Career progression and opportunities
- ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location
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 19 January 2026.
Any questions Please contact Ally Del Gigante - Asset Management Business Manager
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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.
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Employee Referral
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- HVAC
- Van Driver
- Computer Literacy
- Maintenance Management
- Property Maintenance
- OSHA
- Water Damage Restoration
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Performance Management
- Supervising Experience
