Leasing and Acquisitions Manager

Job no: 493533
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra, Wagga Wagga
Classification: DHA Level 5

DHA is seeking an experienced Leasing and Acquisitions Manager to join the Leasing and Acquisitions Team. Apply now and enjoy a rewarding career at DHA!

Salary Range: $88,781 to $96,474 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

About us

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is a Nationally Recognised Government Business Enterprise with the primary role of providing housing and related services to Defence and their families. DHA manages one of Australia’s largest national housing portfolios of about 17,000 properties and has an opportunity for an experienced Leasing and Acquisitions Manager to join the team.

About the role

There is one opportunity for an ongoing position to be based in either our Canberra or Wagga Wagga office, and we are seeking to form a merit pool for future opportunities.

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.

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
• Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Career progression and opportunities
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For more detail on what we offer, visit the DHA website and refer to the DHA Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.

How to apply

To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role.

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Any questions? Please contact Michelle Brown, Senior Leasing and Acquisitions Manager T: (03) 9947 8119 E: michelle.brown@dha.gov.au

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

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. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Eligibility

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.

Applications close

 AEST 11.55pm Wednesday, 22 January 2025

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