Leasing & Acquisition Manager

Defence Housing Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Generous leave entitlements

Work-life balance

Flexible working options

Career progression

Employee Assistance Program

ADF partner employment conditions

Job summary

Defence Housing Australia is seeking a proactive Leasing & Acquisition Manager to oversee a national portfolio of leased properties and drive growth. The role is based in Parramatta, Sydney, with an ongoing opportunity and a strong focus on relationship building and market opportunities.

You will identify and source potential properties, negotiate with owners, and manage lease agreements including extensions and new contracts. A dynamic, self-motivated team player will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Experience in property leasing or related field.
• Background in leasing, sales or business development is highly regarded.
• Ability to manage a portfolio and negotiate with owners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of leased properties and drive occupancy.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities for DHA's portfolio.
• Source potential properties to grow DHA’s portfolio.
• Build relationships and negotiate with property owners for positive outcomes.

Skills

Property leasing

Sales

Business development

Job description

Ready for your next career move? Join DHA as a Leasing & Acquisition Manager and make a meaningful difference.

Position: Leasing & Acquisition Manager

Level: DHA5

Salary Range: $95,288 to $103,545 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

About us

DHA was established in 1988 following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (DHA Act) to provide adequate and suitable housing for, and housing related services to, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. We remain committed to our purpose of providing housing, and housing related services, to ADF members and their families to support Defence’s operational needs.

DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17,200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16,000 ADF members and their families in private rental accommodation. DHA provides housing related services advising on eligibility, providing posting support, and managing bookings and allocation services for all DHA provisioned housing and on-base accommodation to approximately 60,000 ADF members.

To find out more about DHA, please refer to our website or read our latest Annual Report.

About your team

The Provisioning function within Defence Housing Australia is responsible for the delivery of Acquisitions, Leasing, Disposals, Marketing and Strategic Provisioning initiatives. The Leasing and Acquisitions Team is responsible for the sourcing and delivery of new properties to the portfolio via lease or acquisition, as well as management of all lease agreements including extensions, new contracts and end of lease processes across the national portfolio of properties.

About the role

Are you a motivated property professional ready for your next challenge?

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Leasing & Acquisition Manager to join our Leasing and Acquisitions Team in Parramatta, Sydney. This is an exciting ongoing opportunity.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in property or a related field, with a background in leasing, sales and/or business development highly regarded.

In this varied role, you will work collaboratively to manage a portfolio of leased properties, identify and convert new business opportunities, and source potential properties to grow DHA’s portfolio. You’ll also build relationships and negotiate directly with property owners to achieve positive outcomes.

If you’re a proactive self-starter, a strong team player and ready for a rewarding new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about the role, please refer to the attached Position Description.

Note: All successful applicants are required to hold and maintain a valid Driver’s Licence

Benefits for working at DHA include:

• 15.4% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
• Work-life balance and flexible working options
• A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
• Career progression and opportunities
• A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For information on DHA’s Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

Any questions? Please contact Brendon Jones - Director, Leasing & Acquisitions

Order of Merit

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature-aged employees and carers.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.