This is a Director of Strategy, Performance & Sustainability role with Housing Choices Australia based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Housing Choices Australia Role Seniority - director More about the Director of Strategy, Performance & Sustainability role at Housing Choices Australia Introduction: Make a difference where it matters most At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams. Join us in building a better future, one home at a time. Why you will love working with us Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued. Purposeful impact - make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing. Growth and development - enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities. Balance that works - enjoy additional leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle. Valuable benefits - increase your income through salary packaging, salary continuance insurance, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. Supportive culture - be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace. Description: About The Role We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Director, Strategy, Performance & Sustainability for a 12-month maternity leave cover. Reporting to the Executive Group Director, Business Strategy & Corporate Services, this role has national accountability for advancing our strategic agenda, measuring performance and outcomes, and embedding sustainability across everything we do. You will provide senior leadership across strategy, performance measurement, sustainability and external communications—ensuring Housing Choices Australia continues to deliver against its Five-Year Strategic Plan and can clearly demonstrate impact for residents, communities and stakeholders. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who excels at translating vision into action, maintaining momentum through change, and partnering with executives to deliver organisation-wide outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery, monitoring and refinement of HCA’s Five-Year Strategic Plan and annual business planning processes Embedding strategic objectives into operational plans and monitoring progress through dashboards and reporting for the Executive and Board Leading organisation-wide performance and outcomes measurement frameworks Driving the integration of sustainability goals, practices and reporting into strategic and operational plans Maintaining momentum on HCA’s sustainability development goals and reporting frameworks Overseeing external communications, brand and advocacy strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders Leading, supporting and motivating a high-performing national team Building strong executive and cross-functional partnerships to deliver strategic outcomes Click here to view the Position Description (Please note: SEEK applicants only - if you are viewing this job advert on SEEK you will not be able to view the position description until you click APPLY) Skills and Experiences: You are a confident, collaborative and future-focused leader with a strong track record in strategy, performance and governance, and the ability to step into a senior role and add value quickly. You will bring: Senior experience leading strategy, performance measurement and organisational planning Proven ability to deliver and report on strategic plans in complex environments Strong understanding of governance, accountability and performance management Experience embedding sustainability principles into business strategy and operations Highly developed communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills Ability to work with agility across competing priorities at an executive level Relevant tertiary qualifications in strategy, business, governance, project management or a related field Experience in community housing, government, not-for-profit or regulated sectors is highly regarded. You must agree to undergo any required employment screening, including but not limited to a National Criminal History or Police Check, Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Housing Choices Australia is a child safe organisation. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have zero tolerance for child harm. All employees are expected to uphold our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct to ensure a safe environment for children. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value unique experiences and perspectives. Our values in action Everything we do is guided by our shared values: Putting people first - we listen, respect, and respond to our communities. Working together - collaboration helps us achieve better outcomes. Doing the right thing - we act with integrity and accountability. Acting boldly - we innovate to address current housing challenges. We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment. Belong at Housing Choices We are an inclusive and values-led employer, proudly welcoming people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA individuals, and those with lived experience of housing insecurity. We support inclusive hiring practices. Please let us know your pronouns or if you require any adjustments during the application process, as we are here to assist you. How To Apply Apply now! Applications close: 15 January 2026, unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier. For further information, please contact Chelsea Isaacson, P&C Manager at careers@hcau.org.au. If you do not meet every requirement, please still apply, as we value potential and diverse experiences as much as a perfect CV. Disclaimer: To the best of Housing Choices Australia’s knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication. Agencies, thank you for thinking of us, but our recruitment is managed internally, and we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we need assistance Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Housing Choices Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading strategic initiatives Monitoring performance ♻️ Driving sustainability goals Key Strengths Strategy leadership Performance measurement Sustainability integration Stakeholder management ⚡ Agility in decision-making Community housing experience A Final Note: This is a role with Housing Choices Australia not with Hatch.
