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 

This team is responsible for strengthening DHA’s organisational resilience, fostering a culture of compliance, and ensuring effective frameworks, policies and processes are in place to support the achievement of DHA’s objectives. The team leads the development and continuous improvement of compliance management, business continuity, resilience, and policy governance arrangements, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, better practice standards, and organisational priorities. 

The work environment is dynamic, with a range of strategic and operational initiatives being undertaken concurrently to enhance DHA’s capability, preparedness, and performance. When you join the Compliance and Resilience team, you will be part of a professional, collaborative and high-performing team that: 

• Promotes a culture of compliance, accountability, and continual improvement across DHA. 

• Strengthens organisational resilience through effective business continuity, incident management and preparedness activities. 

• Develops and maintains practical governance frameworks, policies and guidance that support sound decision-making and business outcomes. 

• Builds strong relationships and delivers trusted advice and services to stakeholders across the organisation. 

• Drives initiatives that enhance DHA’s capability to anticipate, adapt and respond to emerging risks, challenges and opportunities. 

About the role 

Operating with a high degree of autonomy under broad direction from the Director, Strategic Governance / Chief Risk Officer, the Assistant Director leads the design, integration and continuous improvement of DHA’s compliance, policy and resilience frameworks. The role acts as a trusted adviser to DHA leadership and the Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARC). The Assistant Director enables greater confidence in how DHA manages enterprise risks relating to compliance and resilience by building constructive relationships with senior stakeholders, exercising sound judgement in complex and sensitive matters, and ensuring assurance activities are risk-based, proportionate and aligned to DHA’s strategic objectives. 

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 

• A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need 

• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location 

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

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. 

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