Asset Management Team Lead – Housing Portfolio

Mission Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee benefits

Counselling support

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Mission Australia Housing in Darwin is seeking a Team Leader Assets to drive the maintenance, performance and long-term sustainability of our housing portfolio. You will lead a high-performing team, manage contractors and asset programs, and ensure safe, quality homes that make a real difference in tenants' lives.

This role requires strong asset management experience, stakeholder engagement and the ability to develop long-term plans, monitor compliance, and report on budgets and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Strong background in asset management, property maintenance, construction, facilities, or housing.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance programs and ensure properties are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders.
• Confident communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the Asset team.
• Oversee responsive, planned and cyclical maintenance programs to ensure properties are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Manage contractor performance, budgets and service delivery to achieve quality, cost-effective maintenance outcomes.
• Develop and implement long-term asset management plans that support the sustainability and performance of the housing portfolio.
• Monitor asset performance, compliance requirements and key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and analyse asset management reports, budgets, forecasts and property data to support informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, government agencies, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Housing, Assets and Community Development teams to deliver integrated services and positive outcomes for tenants and communities.

Job description

Mission Australia Housing in Darwin is seeking a Team Leader Assets to drive the maintenance, performance and long-term sustainability of our housing portfolio. You will lead a high-performing team, manage contractors and asset programs, and ensure safe, quality homes that make a real difference in tenants' lives.

This role requires strong asset management experience, stakeholder engagement and the ability to develop long-term plans, monitor compliance, and report on budgets and KPIs.