A home is more than a roof overhead - it’s a foundation for a stronger future. As State Asset and Facilities Manager with Community Housing Limited (CHL), you’ll help ensure our homes remain safe, sustainable and well-maintained, supporting our vision of a world without housing poverty.
What you’ll be doing
This senior leadership role combines strategic planning, team leadership and operational oversight to maximise the value and performance of our housing portfolio.
Your day-to-day work will include:
- Leading state asset management and maintenance strategies.
- Overseeing planned, responsive and vacant property maintenance.
- Supporting operational teams with technical advice and guidance.
- Improving maintenance services, systems and processes.
- Contributing to contracts, tenders and new business opportunities.
- Ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and safety standards.
- Developing asset management policies and procedures with national teams.
- Monitoring property trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
- Managing budgets, performance reporting and resource planning.
- Leading teams and fostering a safe, inclusive workplace.
What we’re looking for
You’re a strategic and commercially minded professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and a commitment to quality social housing. You can balance long-term planning with practical, cost-effective outcomes.
You’ll bring:
- A post-trade Certificate IV or relevant qualification.
- At least three years’ senior asset management experience.
- Knowledge of procurement, property management and maintenance.
- Advanced asset management systems skills.
- Understanding of social housing legislation and best practice.
- Strong WHS, Excel and budget management skills.
- Excellent planning, problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A current driver’s licence and Green or White Card, or the ability to obtain one.
- A commitment to every person’s right to valuable-quality housing.
Above all, we’re looking for someone who brings our values to life every day:
- People first: Every person matters.
- Built on integrity: Do the right thing.
- Relentless in delivery: Make an impact.
- Brave enough to lead: Challenge, innovate, improve.
If you take ownership, build strong relationships, lead with integrity and are passionate about improving social housing, you’ll fit right in.
What’s in it for you?
At CHL, you’ll be part of an organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of thousands of Australians every day. We offer
- Great salary + Super + Salary Packaging (increase your take-home pay!) and much more.
- A purpose-driven leadership role with lasting community impact.
- The opportunity to shape asset management strategy.
- A collaborative, supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Flexible work arrangements and professional development.
- One day off a year as ‘You Day’ to celebrate you
Joining CHL means being part of something bigger - helping create safe, secure and affordable homes and a future where everyone has a place to call home.
About CHL
At CHL, we’re working towards a world without housing poverty. As Australia’s largest regulated community housing provider, we bring more than 30 years’ experience in creating safe, secure and affordable places for people to call home.
We work alongside customers, partners, governments and communities to build a sense of place, safety and belonging. Our people bring this purpose to life by putting people first, acting with integrity, delivering meaningful outcomes and finding better ways forward.
Our Recruitment Process
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us create a future where everyone has a place to call home.
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only, and CHL may close the advertisement early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We aim to make our recruitment process clear, engaging and respectful, keeping you informed along the way.
As an equal opportunity employer, CHL welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds. CHL acknowledges the Traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Australia and pays respect to their culture and Elders past and present.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Police and Working with Children Checks.
Apply Now
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
To learn more about this role, please contact our recruitment team at
[email protected]. You can also learn more about us at Home | Community Housing Limited.
📌 State Asset and Facility Manager (Subiaco)
🏢 Community Housing
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