Organisation : HousingFirst Ltd
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Full-time
Profession : CEO & Senior Management, Community Services
Sector : Community Development, Community Support Services, Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Salary type : Annual Package
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working in collaboration with the Executive team, the General Manager, Housing Services has overall responsibility for the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of tenants and applicants. You will provide leadership that empowers and inspires a culture of team performance and best practice, achieving and exceeding Housing Registrar standards. You will contribute to the strategic and operational direction of HousingFirst and take a lead role in driving innovation through service development initiatives.
Exceptional leadership skills are essential, and you will have a successful track record within a senior management role that has a focus on operational service improvement. A deep understanding of tenancy and property management would be preferred, along with a familiarity of all levels of government policy. An energetic self-starter, with superior organisational and project management skills, you will be used to working under pressure and navigating complex issues and competing priorities. Commitment to social justice principals is essential.
About the organisation
HousingFirst Ltd is an award-winning, independent, not-for-profit organisation providing social and affordable community housing for people on low to moderate incomes. With 35 years of financial, property development, tenancy, asset management and community development experience, they manage an asset base valued at over $370 million and provide homes to more than 1,600 people per night. With a clear strategy to support their vision and growth, innovative and forward thinking, they are driven to deliver real impact by creating some of Melbourne’s most attractive and liveable homes for now and into the future.
How to apply
For further information and to receive a copy of the full position description, please contact Julia Soutter, Partner at Fish & Nankivell on 03 9654 7622 or email Julia@fnow.com.au. We highly recommend a confidential telephone conversation with Julia prior to submitting an application. Expressions of interest to be submitted as soon as possible.
We recognise it is a challenging time for many, and we are adapting to create a flexible approach to our search process. We recognise that it is a challenging time for many, and we are adapting to create a flexible approach to our search process. Like many small businesses, the Fish & Nankivell team is now working remotely and we will endeavour to continue to provide a seamless service.
Please quote in application: General Manager, Housing Services via Pro Bono Australia.
