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 5 weeks annual 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 Portfolio Management and Financial Close Manager. Reporting to the Interim Chief Investment Officer, this role has national accountability for end-to-end commercial execution of complex institutional transactions and partnerships, and ensuring legal, financial, operational, risk and governance requirements are aligned with approved investment strategies. You will provide independent commercial judgement to support the successful delivery of large-scale organisational outcomes. Key responsibilities: Lead end-to-end transaction execution, coordinating due diligence, Financial Close, and internal approvals across multiple stakeholders. Manage transaction timelines, documentation, and compliance, ensuring execution aligns with approved commercial and risk parameters. Establish and maintain contract frameworks, translating obligations into actionable requirements and monitoring ongoing compliance. Provide commercial oversight to protect value, challenge unnecessary complexity or risk, and maintain portfolio-level visibility of obligations and performance. Support smooth transition from transaction execution to ongoing operations, including reporting and partner relationship management. Skills And Experiences About you You will bring: Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Business, Finance, or a related discipline. Extensive experience managing stakeholder relationships at senior and executive levels. Proven ability to lead and support Financial Close processes for complex transactions with multiple legal agreements and stakeholders. Strong commercial judgment and decision-making capability in complex environments. Excellent influencing, negotiation, and relationship-management skills. Well-developed conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 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: 17 February 2026, unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier. For further information, please contact 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
