Regional Support Officer (SANTWA)

Regional Support Officer (SA/NT/WA)

Job no: 493810
Work type: Full Time Full Time / Part Time
Location: Brisbane Adelaide
Classification: DHA Level 5

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 Service Delivery Group is responsible for meeting DHAs delivery objectives in the provision of quality housing services including provisioning stock management housing allocation living-in accommodation and repairs maintenance and tenancy services.

About the role

In this role you will provide highlevel administrative support to regional offices within the Directors area of responsibility. As the regional customer relations representative you will manage escalated and complex client and stakeholder matters with professionalism discretion and sensitivity while effectively representing DHAs interests.

You will be responsible for monitoring and ordering consumables for regional offices and contributing to initiatives that enhance work practices service delivery and workplace safety.

With a strong customercentred focus you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to promote a consistent and cohesive approach to service delivery. This includes building strong client relationships effectively managing complaints and applying an informed understanding of customer behaviour to support service improvement and resource planning.

Note:All successful applicants are required to 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 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 15 April 2026.

Any questions Please contact Darren Powell Director of Service Operations QLD

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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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