Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in a customer-facing role with no weekend work? Do you dream of kickstarting your career in the Australian Public Service? Do you thrive on making a real difference in people's lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Property Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting Australia's Defence personnel and their families by providing exceptional housing and housing-related services. Join us and be a part of something truly meaningful! 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 Service Delivery Group manages the housing portfolio for DHA, including housing allocations and administration, asset and tenancy management, heritage and upgrade projects, construction, and development activities. Within this Group, the Service Operations team is responsible for contributing to property management services, including inspections and maintenance, and housing benefits for ADF members and their families. About the role Reporting to the Assistant Regional Operations Manager, the Property Manager (DHA Level 4) contributes to the business outcomes of their regional office by undertaking a number of property management activities, including inspections, maintenance, reporting and tenant interactions. The role coordinates with various stakeholders, ensuring that properties meet required standards and that tenants' ongoing needs are met. Additionally, it is responsible for monitoring expenses and achieving performance goals in line with relevant legislation and standards. To achieve these core outcomes, the role requires strong skills in organisation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and information analysis and interpretation. Its ability to develop business knowledge quickly and operate within a high-pressure environment are also critical to its success.
