Senior Manager - Strategic Asset Management

Community Housing Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Housing Limited in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Manager - Strategic Asset Management to lead the strategic asset management function, guiding portfolio planning, investment priorities and portfolio optimisation across the national housing portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of National Asset and Facilities Services, you will work with Divisions and State teams to ensure asset decisions support long-term sustainability, performance and growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic asset management and portfolio planning.
• Experience developing and implementing asset management strategies and portfolio optimisation.
• Strong analytical, commercial and financial skills including business cases and investment evaluations.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate recommendations at Executive/Board level.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Asset Management, Property, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• Current driver's licence and ability to obtain Police/Working with Children/NDIS checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of CHL’s Strategic Asset Management Framework and long-term asset portfolio strategies.
• Establish and lead the Portfolio Review Group, coordinate strategic asset reviews and report outcomes to Executive level.
• Identify opportunities for asset renewal, redevelopment, repurposing and divestment to improve portfolio performance.
• Turn asset, financial, operational, maintenance and tenancy data into actionable insights, supported by scenario modelling and whole-life cost analysis including ESG considerations.
• Partner with State Managers and Asset & Facilities teams to develop consistent State Asset Portfolio Plans and consolidate them into a national strategy.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide expert guidance to influence integrated portfolio planning and investment decisions.

Job description

Senior Manager - Strategic Asset Management

Help shape the future of a national housing portfolio. As our Senior Manager - Strategic Asset Management, you’ll lead CHL’s strategic asset management function, guiding portfolio planning, investment priorities and portfolio optimisation. Reporting to the Head of National Asset and Facilities Services, you’ll work across Divisions and State teams to ensure asset decisions support long‑term sustainability, performance and growth.

Lead the development and implementation of CHL’s Strategic Asset Management Framework and long‑term asset portfolio strategies

Establish and lead the Portfolio Review Group, coordinate strategic asset reviews and track approved recommendations, reporting outcomes to Executive level.

Identify opportunities for asset renewal, redevelopment, repurposing and divestment to improve portfolio performance.

Turn asset, financial, operational, maintenance and tenancy data into actionable insights, supported by scenario modelling, whole‑of‑life cost analysis and evidence‑based investment business cases including incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.

Partner with State Managers and Asset & Facilities teams to develop consistent State Asset Portfolio Plans and consolidate them into a coordinated national strategy.

Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide expert guidance to influence integrated portfolio planning and investment decisions.

What we’re looking for

You’re a strategic thinker who can translate complex portfolio data into practical investment decisions. You combine commercial judgement with collaborative leadership and a focus on delivering sustainable outcomes. You’ll bring:

Significant experience in strategic asset management, portfolio planning, property, infrastructure or another asset‑intensive environment.

A track record of developing and implementing asset management strategies, portfolio plans and investment priorities, with strong knowledge of lifecycle planning and portfolio optimisation.

Strong analytical, commercial and financial skills, including experience preparing business cases, investment evaluations and recommendations for senior leadership.

Experience developing strategic reports, performance measures and insights that support organisational decision‑making.

The ability to influence senior stakeholders across operational, financial and executive functions, and communicate recommendations clearly at Executive and Board level.

Experience leading complex projects, strategic initiatives or change programs, with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

A relevant tertiary qualification in Asset Management, Property, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related discipline.

A current driver’s licence and the ability to obtain satisfactory Police, Working with Children and NDIS Worker Screening Checks as required.

Knowledge of community housing, property, infrastructure or related sectors is desirable.

Above all, we’re looking for people who bring our values to life every day:

Teamwork – We collaborate, support each other and achieve more together.

Integrity – We act with honesty, accountability and transparency.

Service Excellence – We put people first, take initiative and strive to make a positive difference.

Everyone Matters – We lead with empathy, respect and inclusion, valuing every person and perspective.

If you’re someone who builds trust, works collaboratively, takes ownership, cares about the people you serve and makes others feel valued — you’ll fit right in.

About CHL
At CHL, we’re working towards a world without housing poverty. As Australia’s largest regulated community housing provider, we’ve spent more than 30 years creating safe, secure and affordable homes where people can belong, thrive and build a brighter future. We’re a purpose‑driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of what we do. Our values of Teamwork, Integrity, Service Excellence and Everyone Matters guide how we work, how we support our customers and how we make a difference in communities across Australia.

If you would like to know more about this role, please reach out to our Talent team, 07 56551*** | ******@chl.org.au. You can also learn more about us - Home | Community Housing Limitedopriate link below.