Leasing and Acquisitions Manager

Job Description

Job no: 493588Work type: Full TimeLocation: AdelaideClassification: DHA Level 5 About us Defence Housing Australia (DHA) was established in 1988 to meet the operational needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the requirements of the Department of Defence by providing adequate and suitable housing. At approximately 18,000 properties, DHA’s housing portfolio is one of Australia’s largest, and properties are located across all states and territories. DHA is a corporate Commonwealth entity and Government Business Enterprise (GBE), operating under the provisions of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (the DHA Act), the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), and the PGPA Rule. About your team The Provisioning function within Defence Housing Australia is responsible for the delivery of Acquisitions, Leasing, Disposals, Marketing and Strategic Provisioning initiatives. The Leasing and Acquisitions Team is responsible for the sourcing and delivery of new properties to the portfolio via lease or acquisition, as well as management of all lease agreements including extensions, new contracts and end of lease processes across the national portfolio of properties. About the role DHA is seeking a motivated self-starter with ideally a proven track record of achievement in sales and/or business development to join the DHA Leasing and Acquisitions Team. In this role, you will deliver the annual leasing and acquisition programs in accordance with the approved capital plan for specified regions. You will be responsible for identifying and provisioning housing that meets the required standards for Defence members and their families and other Government agencies. You will monitor performance, prepare regular reports and provide expert advice on DHA and Defence policy, DHA Lease Agreements, acquisition contracts as well as all aspects of the real estate market in your region to internal and external stakeholders. Our ideal candidate will have a background in property or a related field, with experience in leasing, sales, and/or business development all desirable. The role will be responsible for a range of activities including working as part of a team managing a portfolio of leased properties, identifying and converting new business leads and prospecting for new potential properties to add to the DHA portfolio via direct negotiation with property owners. If you are a motivated self-starter, a good team player and seeking a challenge apply now! Benefits for working at DHA include: 15.4% superannuation Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year Work-life balance and flexible working options A combination of field, office and home-based work A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience Career progression and opportunities ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location How to apply To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word pitch, addressing the requirements of the role. For more information about the role, click View Position Description button below. Any questions? Please contact Julie Apps, Leasing and Acquisitions Operations Manager T: (08) 9210 3407 E: Order of Merit A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant. Inclusion and Diversity DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees, and carers. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level. #J-18808-Ljbffr