Property Contract Manager

Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, seeks an experienced Administrative Officer 7 to lead a team delivering essential housing services across urban and remote communities. You will manage a portfolio of repairs, refurbishments and asset replacement projects, ensuring quality, safety and statutory compliance.

The role focuses on leading high-impact housing initiatives, managing contracts, driving contractor performance, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-impact housing projects across urban and remote communities.
• Ability to oversee repairs, refurbishments and asset replacement projects.
• Strong contract management skills with a focus on performance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Property Contract Officers and drive service delivery.
• Oversee contracts, repairs, maintenance, and housing asset replacement projects.
• Ensure safety and legislative compliance (Work Health and Safety).
• Build trusted relationships with tenants, partners and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Contractor relations

Safety compliance

Job description

Lead and inspire a team of Property Contract Officers delivering essential housing services across urban and remote communities.

Champion high standards and guide your team to meet statutory and legislative requirements.

Build strong contractor relationships and drive performance against contractual commitments.

Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation.

Administrative Officer 7 - Remuneration Package Range $142,384 - $153,038
(including salary $120,877 - $130,039)
Delivery and Regional Priorities - Housing Property Services
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
One ongoing full time vacancy is available

Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development (DHLGCD) is dedicated to building stronger, more connected communities across the Northern Territory, Through innovative housing solutions, effective local governance, and responsive service delivery. The Department works to enhance the wellbeing and opportunities of all Territorians. DHLGCD prides itself on addressing real Territory challenges and delivering meaningful outcomes that restore and enrich the Territory lifestyle by shaping a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable future.

The role is responsible for leading high-impact housing projects that make a tangible difference across urban and remote communities. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of repairs and maintenance, refurbishments and housing asset replacement projects - managing contracts, driving contractor performance and ensuring quality, safety and legislative compliance. Working closely with tenants, communities, government and non-government partners, you will build trusted relationships and apply culturally responsive communication to deliver practical, lasting housing outcomes across the region.

We are looking for an experienced and practical leader who can confidently manage contracts, projects and people in a complex service delivery environment. You will bring strong technical judgement, commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering quality housing outcomes across urban and remote communities.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, solutions-focused and comfortable balancing competing priorities, budgets, compliance obligations and operational deadlines. You will build productive relationships with contractors, staff, tenants and stakeholders, communicate with cultural awareness, and maintain a strong focus on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.