Manager, Placemaking

Job Description

Introduction:Join us and share our Vision: ‘All people in Australia have a safe, affordable home and the opportunity to thrive’ Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders.Description: The Opportunity Open to candidates based in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide & Tasmania (anywhere HCA has an office)At Housing Choices, we believe in creating places where people feel at home—safe, connected, and proud of where they live. Placemaking is particularly vital in mixed-tenure developments, as it enables diverse communities to thrive together, fostering social cohesion and a shared identity.As our Manager, Placemaking, you will lead a specialist team and engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop, deliver and measure placemaking initiatives that enhance well-being, foster inclusion, promote sustainable tenancies and create vibrant, thriving communities. You will ensure that placemaking is at the centre of our work, including ensuring that resident voice informs the design of new developments.What you’ll do You will: Lead the development, implementation and measurement of Housing Choices’ first national placemaking strategy, through proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders; Develop commissioning plans for new mixed-tenure developments that may include a mix of social, affordable and market housing, as well as National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Specialist Disability Accommodation, to create cohesive communities and sustain tenancies; Oversee allocations for all dwellings to ensure placemaking is at the core of our offer, including at new developments as well as established sites; Oversee community engagement plans and initiatives to support our Placemaking Strategy, including creating opportunities for a diverse range of residents to design and participate in design and build activities, drawing upon lived experience of our residents. Skills and Experiences: What You’ll Bring You will have a proven ability to develop and deliver effective strategies and plans that achieve inclusive social impact, and a strong understanding of community development, engagement and co-design principles. Key to success in this role will be your ability to engage and influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including partners, government agencies, service providers, and community groups.You will also have proven experience in managing successful teams and engaging respectfully with a broad range of people, including people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people with high support needs. Finally, you are comfortable managing multiple competing priorities with a proactive and adaptable approach to delivery.What We Offer In Return 5 Weeks Annual Leave Flexible working arrangements Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses Excellent career development opportunities Recognition program Salary Continuance Insurance 16 weeks paid parental leave Minimum Requirements: All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History or Police Check conducted by Housing Choices Australia. Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role). Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures. Provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required. How To Apply Download a copy of the Position Description and Apply here. As part of your application please submit a resume and a cover letter that address the key selection criteria. Apply before 4 March 2025 ! For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Chelsea Isaacson, People & Culture Business Partner on 03 8636 9408.(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).Housing Choices reserves the right to cease recruitment proceedings earlier upon appointing a suitable candidate for the role. This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia. Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply.We recognise that applying for positions can be challenging. You might be questioning if the role aligns with your skills or if your experience is sufficient. At Housing Choices, we value the unique skills and perspectives new team members can contribute to our culture. Even if you don't perfectly match the criteria, we encourage you to reach out - we're interested in hearing from you.We base our hiring decisions on your skills, experience, and enthusiasm. When you apply, if you are comfortable to do so, please let us know your preferred pronouns and any accommodations you require during the recruitment process.#J-18808-Ljbffr