Six-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover) - 0.8 FTE

Help deliver housing solutions that make a difference for young people.

Kids Under Cover is a not-for-profit organisation working to prevent youth homelessness through secure and stable housing solutions and educational scholarships.

We're looking for an experienced Head of Assets & Development to join our team for a six-month maternity leave appointment.

Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Senior Management Team, you'll lead our Assets & Development team, oversee our housing asset portfolio and help progress important work across asset management and new housing developments.

This is a diverse senior role, spanning asset planning and performance, maintenance and contractor management, compliance and capital development. You'll also play an active part in organisational planning, reporting and projects that bring different teams together.

About you

You'll bring senior leadership experience in asset management, property, housing, construction or a related field, along with strong project management,



financial management and stakeholder engagement skills.

We're looking for someone who can quickly get across an established portfolio, build productive relationships and provide sound judgement and leadership across a range of priorities.

You'll enjoy working with a small, committed team and be interested in putting your experience to work for an organisation focused on preventing youth homelessness.

How to apply

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role and selection criteria:

https://www.kuc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/JD_Head-of-Assets-and-Development_maternity-cover.pdf

Applications should include a combined resume and cover letter (in one document) detailing why you're the right candidate for the role. For further information, contact Chloe Strachan [email protected] to organise a confidential discussion.

Applications will be reviewed from the 9th November.

📌 Head of Assets and Development (Melbourne)
🏢 Kids Under Cover
📍 Melbourne