Director Developments
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Director Developments
Job no: 493846
Work type: Full Time Full Time / Part Time
Location: Head Office Canberra Parramatta Brisbane Perth
Classification: Executive Level 2
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 Property Group ensures DHA maintains the right mix of properties to meet Defence requirements through leasing acquisition and development.
The Development and Construction team delivers residential projects across Australia overseeing all phases from planning to completion. The projects include a range of low medium and highdensity master planned communities and mixeduse precincts often in in environmentally and culturally sensitive locations and the team is committed to compliance safety and stakeholder engagement. Our mission is to provide highquality compliant housing solutions for Defence personnel and their families.
About the role
The Director Developments leads and manages development projects working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders including Defence representatives contractors consultants and industry partners. The role is responsible for endtoend project feasibility planning design delivery and performance ensuring DHAs service quality and financial objectives are achieved.
Note: All successful applicants are required to hold a valid Driver Licence and be eligible to complete a Baseline Vetting security clearance for consideration of the Australian Government SecurityVettingAgency (AGSVA)
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
- A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need
- ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location
For information on DHAs Employee Value Proposition visit our website.
How to apply
To apply click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and up to a 1000-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 22 March 2026. Any questions
Please contact Brendan OBrienGeneral Manager Development and Construction
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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.
Advertised: E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: E. Australia Standard Time
Employee Referral
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
