DHA is seeking an experienced Assistant Director Procurement Frameworks and Assurance to join t he Finance and Corporate Support Te am.
DHA was established in **** following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act **** (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
The Finance and Corporate Support (FCS) Branch as part of the Enabling Services Group is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of DHA, by supporting effective decision making, resource allocation and policy compliance for both internal and external stakeholders.
They provide enterprise financial stewardship, commercial management and assurance to support DHA's sustainability, value for money and compliance with government and Defence requirements.
About the role




Operating with a high degree of autonomy under broad direction from the Director Procurement, Contract Management and Commercial Accommodation, the Assistant Director Procurement and Contract Frameworks and Assurance provides authoritative, independent advice on enterprise procurement and contract management. The role leads the design, integration, and continuous improvement of DHA's Procurement and Contract Management and assurance frameworks to support enterprise decision-making, engagement with industry and effective governance.
The Assistant Director builds constructive relationships with senior stakeholders, exercises sound judgement in complex and sensitive matters, and ensures activities are risk-based, proportionate, and aligned to DHA's strategic objectives . This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a procurement and contract professional looking to contribute to DHAs continued capability uplift and be part of leading the organisation in better practice procurement and contract management.
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 recent location
For information on DHA's Employee Value Proposition, visit our website .
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. For more information visit:
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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📌 Assistant Director Procurement Frameworks And Assurance (Queensland)
🏢 Defence Housing Australia
📍 Queensland