Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works. The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities. We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64. If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Damien Cunnane on 0432 831 230 or via email at Damian.
[email protected]. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service. Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position available in Albany. When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- versatile work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
- professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
- generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.



Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
- Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role
The Regional Manager position is responsible for leading and managing the delivery of Government Housing functions in the Region/s, with the aim of ensuring all eligible Western Australians have access to a range of affordable and secure Housing solutions. The Regional Manager position works as part of a Management team with other Regional Managers across the state and leads a team of staff in the delivery of Housing Services across the region. Housing Services is the portfolio that facilitates the delivery of services to the Department’s broad client group across the State. The range of services it provides includes but is not limited to:
- the management of, and all client interaction for, approximately 39,000 Social Housing tenancies throughout the State
- the management of, and all client interaction for, Government Regional Officers Housing (GROH) accommodation where applicable




- a lead role in supporting and assisting local Community Housing providers (rental housing managed by Local Government or non-Government not-for-profit Organisations)
- the client interface for those wishing to access Social Housing, Bond Assistance (interest-free loans to obtain accommodation in the private rental market) and the Department’s affordable home ownership products. The Department has an extremely diverse client base with the role of Social Housing providers throughout Australia undergoing considerable reform and as such, the Department is operating in a very dynamic and changing environment. About You: You are an experienced leader with a passion for delivering outcomes that make a real difference. You bring strong people leadership, operational management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams, foster collaborative partnerships and drive service excellence. You are comfortable representing the Department, influencing positive outcomes and leading with integrity to ensure the delivery of responsive and effective housing services across the region. Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Damien Cunnane on 0432 831 230 or via email at Damian.
[email protected] for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application). To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack,

Job Description
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