Program Manager, Apartment Fast Track Fund

Government of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Department for Housing and Urban Development is recruiting a Program Manager for the Apartment Fast Track Fund in Adelaide. You will oversee end-to-end fund administration, assess applications, ensure governance, manage risks and protect the state's interests while coordinating with Treasury, SAFA and delivery partners.

You will lead application intake, provide secretariat support to the GAP, and act as the main point of contact for applicants and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience across property development, construction finance, banking, real estate, infrastructure or government investment programs.
• Experience with Treasury, financing authorities, government boards or assessment panels.
• Ability to manage complex programs, funding initiatives, assessment processes or investment portfolios.
• Experience preparing briefing papers, governance documentation and ministerial/executive correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Fund and oversee end-to-end application process.
• Serve as primary contact for applicants, guiding proponents through assessment and approval processes.
• Coordinate assessment of applications including valuation, finance, legal and construction input.
• Monitor pipelines, timeframes and program performance to ensure timely decisions.
• Provide oversight of approved projects, monitor compliance, risks and exposure.

Skills

Property development

Construction finance

Banking

Real estate

Infrastructure programs

Job description

Program Manager, Apartment Fast Track Fund

Program Manager, Apartment Fast Track Fund

Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 863947
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Who are we:

Our department's primary objective is the delivery of homes andhousing options for South Australians. In response to the nationalhousing crisis, we are committed to accelerating the build of adiverse range of housing options. We strive to find solutions tothe urgent demand for housing security.

Our mission focuses on coordinating various portfolios relatedto housing, housing infrastructure, urban development, andplanning. By ensuring sound decisions and efficient management, westrive to create sustainable, well-planned communities offeringsafe and affordable housing options.

Join us in our endeavour to address one of the most pressingchallenges of our time and make a tangible difference in the livesof our community.

The Role:

The Program Manager, Apartment Fast Track Fund is responsiblefor the end-to-end management and administration of the Fund,ensuring applications are assessed efficiently, governancerequirements are met, risks are effectively managed, and theState's interests are protected.

The role serves as the primary operational lead for the Fund,managing application intake, assessment and decision-makingprocesses, providing secretariat support to the Guarantee AdvisoryPanel (GAP), maintaining relationships with key delivery partnersincluding Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) and the SouthAustralian Financing Authority (SAFA), and acting as the principalpoint of contact for applicants and stakeholders. You will hold thefollowing responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund and overseethe end-to-end application process.
• Act as the primary point of contact for applicants,responding to enquiries and guiding proponents throughassessment and approval processes.
• Coordinate the assessment of applications, including themanagement of valuation, finance, legal, construction and otherspecialist advice.
• Monitor application pipelines, assessment timeframes andprogram performance to ensure timely decision-making.
• Maintain oversight of approved projects and monitor ongoingcompliance, project performance, delivery risks and guaranteeexposure.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you must be able todemonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

• Experience in property development, construction finance,banking, real estate, infrastructure or government investmentprograms.
• Experience working with Treasury, financing authorities,government boards or assessment panels.
• Experience managing complex programs, funding initiatives,assessment processes or investment portfolios.
• Experience preparing high-quality briefing papers,recommendations, governance documentation and ministerial orexecutive correspondence.

Special Conditions

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactoryDepartment of Human Services Criminal History Check or NationalPolice Check prior to employment.

Remuneration:

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.