Contract Administrator & Project Coordinator

Job no: 493778
Work type: Full Time, Full Time / Part Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra, Parramatta, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne
Classification: DHA Level 4

About us

DHA was established in 1988 following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (DHA Act) to provide adequate and suitable housing for, and housing related services to, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. We remain committed to our purpose of providing housing, and housing related services, to ADF members and their families to support Defence’s operational needs.  

DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17,200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16,000 ADF members and their families in private rental accommodation. DHA provides housing related services advising on eligibility, providing posting support, and managing bookings and allocation services for all DHA provisioned housing and on-base accommodation to approximately 60,000 ADF members. 

To find out more about DHA, please refer to our website or read our latest Annual Report.

About your team

Sitting within the Service Delivery Group, the Asset Management – Technical, Heritage and Upgrades Team is responsible for the delivery of the national upgrades, heritage and Defence-funded construction programs to support housing requirements for Defence. You will work with other experienced professionals within DHA and the industry, and you will build and maintain an excellent working relationship with both internal and external stakeholders, including: ADF representatives, contractors and members of the construction industry, DHA Regional Operations staff and Property staff. As a Government Business Enterprise, DHA and the Asset Management function work to ensure that the current and future needs of the Australian Government are met and ensure all work is completed within the APS values and guidelines

About the role

The Contract Administrator and Project Coordinator provides project support within the Technical Heritage, Upgrades and Defect (THUD) team, working closely with various managers to meet Defence housing requirements. This role involves specialist and administrative support, including research, analysis, and data management, leveraging knowledge of the residential construction industry. Effective communication skills are essential for providing clear advice on operational and administrative matters, including troubleshooting invoice and contract issues. The role supports individual projects and operates as part of a Project Coordination Team responsible for overall contract and project support services for the THUD team.

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 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

For information on DHA’s Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

This is an Ongoing Engagement, and a merit pool will be established to fill any future vacancies.

Note:  All successful applicants are required to be eligible to complete a Baseline Vetting security clearance for consideration of the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) 

 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 Candidate Information Pack button below.  

Applications close: 11:55pm AEST 02 December 2025

Any questions? Please contact Jess Dean – Senior Support Officer

02 6217 8465 / Jessica.Dean@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.

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