DHA is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator and Project Coordinator to join the Project Co-ordination Team. Apply now and be part of a rewarding career at DHA! 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 The Development and Construction team is situated within the Property Group. The Property Group is responsible for ensuring DHA has the number and type of properties required to meet the needs of Defence members. This includes all the ways that DHA bring properties in and out of the portfolio, including developments, with an increased focus on commercial analysis and planning. The Development and Construction team are responsible for acquiring and developing property sites as well as constructing dwellings that satisfy and fulfil the requirements of DHA's corporate objectives and Defence housing requirements. This may include civil works, Greenfield or Brownfield development projects, integrated housing or medium density housing projects, low rise apartments and house construction projects. About the role The Contract Administrator and Project Coordinator works under general direction to provide project support for projects being undertaken within the Development and Construction team. This position works closely with Development Managers and the Director, Developments to ensure Defence housing requirements are met. This role is responsible for providing specialist and administrative support, which may include some research, analysis and data management activities, that is informed by having knowledge of the Development and Construction industry. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to provide clear and accurate advice to a range of stakeholders on moderately complex operational and administrative matters. This may extend to providing troubleshooting and problem-solving advice to resolve invoice and contract related issues. This role will work closely with Development Managers in supporting individual projects, however the role operates as part of a Project Coordination Team responsible for the overall delivery of contract and project support services for the Development and Construction team. Note: All successful applicants are required to be eligible to complete a Baseline Vetting security clearance for consideration of the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)
