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

Join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of Defence members and their families. As part of DHA’s Service Delivery Group, the Asset Management Branch plays a vital role in managing and enhancing one of Australia’s largest residential housing portfolios. From delivering strategic asset management outcomes and major upgrade programs to overseeing Defence construction projects and contract management activities, our team helps ensure quality homes and services are available where they’re needed most. It's a rewarding opportunity to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact across the Defence community.

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to help shape how DHA manages its national housing portfolio, drive strategic improvement,



and deliver work with lasting impact? We’re seeking a motivated and adaptable team member to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of DHA’s asset management framework, governance arrangements and strategic initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to help build practical, sustainable solutions—developing policies, processes and standards, working across teams, and helping create a more consistent, effective and mature approach to asset management across DHA.

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 current location

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

How to apply

Apply now with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role and the following:

- Why you are applying for this role
- What makes you a strong candidate
- Detail a time when you implemented a significant project, program or framework, in particular tell us how you engaged with stakeholders, how you ensured successful implementation and what outcomes or improvements were achieved.





We recommend you read the Australian Public Service Commission’s Cracking the Code guidance on how to write your response. Additionally, you should consider the expected behaviours described in the Australian Public Service Commission’s Integrated Leadership System at this role’s level.

For further information on the position, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack through the online careers site.

Applications close: 11:55pm AEST 30 August 2026.

Any questions? Please contact Hannah Stopel - Assistant Director Strategy and Implementation

07 3156 8*** / *************@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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