A valuable opportunity awaits in DHA's Ministerial & Parliamentary team for a public servant who is prepared to execute one of the most vital coordinating functions in our organisation. You will gain outstanding insight into the holistic functioning of DHA, elevate your organisational skills, and gather experiences which will stand you in good stead across a multitude of future career paths. If you enjoy building and maintaining partnerships with senior executives, want to lead DHA's Parliamentary activities, and are keen to promote their importance in DHA - this is the job for you, apply now! 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 Defence's operational needs. DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17,200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16,000 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 60,000 ADF members. To find out more about DHA, please refer to our website or read our latest Annual Report. The key duties of the position include About your team Governance and Communication is responsible for facilitating and administering compliance with DHA's legislative requirements and overarching governance frameworks, as well as providing quality service and fostering relationships with DHA customers and stakeholders. The Company Secretariat and Parliamentary Team is responsible for providing administrative support to DHA's enterprise committees, secretariat support to DHA's Board and its committees, and supporting engagement with Ministerial Offices and Parliament. About the role As the Senior Parliamentary Officer, you will support the Director, Secretariat and Parliamentary to coordinate and support DHA's engagement with Ministerial Offices and coordinate DHA's engagement with Parliament, including Senate Estimates. The key stakeholders associated with the role include: DHA Managing Director and Leadership Team Group and Branch coordinators Minister's Offices Ministerial and Parliamentary teams at the Department of Defence.
