Leasing and Acquisitions Support Team Lead

dha; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible working options

Positive workplace culture

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

ADF partner employment conditions

Job summary

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is recruiting a capable Leader to head the Leasing and Acquisitions Support Team. You will guide a geographically dispersed team, optimise administrative processes, and support lease and property acquisition programs for DHA’s Defence members and their families.

The role offers flexibility to work from DHA offices in Canberra, Sydney, the Hunter region, Perth, or Brisbane, with a focus on collaboration, process improvement, and delivering timely outcomes.

Job description

Leasing and Acquisitions Support Team Lead

The Leasing & Acquisitions team delivers the Approved Provisioning Schedule (APS) through new leases, lease extensions, and retail property acquisitions. The team plays a vital role in building and maintaining strong relationships with property owners, builders, and developers, ensuring timely access to housing in priority locations.

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is seeking a motivated self-starter to lead the Leasing and Acquisitions Support Team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record leading and motivating a geographically dispersed team with demonstrated achievements in administrative or support functions. This opportunity is available with flexibility to work from our Canberra, Sydney, Hunter, Perth or Brisbane offices.

Our ideal candidate will have a background in property or a related field, with experience in team leadership, administration, leasing, sales, and/or business development all desirable.

The role will be responsible for leading an administrative team which support the lease and acquisition functions to deliver multiple programs which contribute to provisioning properties for Defence members and their families.

If you are a motivated self-starter, a good team player and seeking a new role where your contribution is critical and valued.

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen, meeting the required medical standards, and obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at the required level.

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