Team Leader Assets

MA MISSION AUSTRALIA; Darwin; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Counselling services

Volunteer opportunities

Extra annual leave

Leave purchase options

Job summary

Mission Australia Housing in Darwin is seeking a Team Leader Assets to lead maintenance, performance and long-term sustainability of a diverse social and affordable housing portfolio across Darwin. You will inspire a high-performing team, manage contractors and asset programs, driving safe, quality homes that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Ready to combine leadership and asset management expertise with purpose-driven work?

Qualifications

• Strong background in asset management, property maintenance, construction, facilities, or housing—preferably within the social and affordable sector.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance programs and ensure properties are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the Asset team.
• Oversee responsive, planned and cyclical maintenance programs to ensure properties are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Manage contractor performance, budgets and service delivery to achieve quality, cost-effective maintenance outcomes.
• Develop and implement long-term asset management plans that support the sustainability and performance of the housing portfolio.
• Monitor asset performance, compliance requirements and KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and analyse asset management reports, budgets, forecasts and property data to support informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, government agencies, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Housing, Assets and Community Development teams to deliver integrated services and positive outcomes for tenants and communities.

Skills

Asset management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Permanent Full Time | 35 hours per week Location: Darwin, NT 0800 Salary: $103,000 + super + salary packaging

Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Join Mission Australia Housing as a Team Leader Assets and lead the maintenance, performance and long-term sustainability of a diverse social and affordable housing portfolio across Darwin. You will inspire a high-performing team, manage contractors and asset programs, and play a key role in delivering safe, quality homes that make a real difference in people's lives. Ready to combine your leadership and asset management expertise with purpose-driven work?

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the Asset team
• Oversee responsive, planned and cyclical maintenance programs to ensure properties are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Manage contractor performance, budgets and service delivery to achieve quality, cost-effective maintenance outcomes.
• Develop and implement long-term asset management plans that support the sustainability and performance of the housing portfolio.
• Monitor asset performance, compliance requirements and key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and analyse asset management reports, budgets, forecasts and property data to support informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, government agencies, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Housing, Assets and Community Development teams to deliver integrated services and positive outcomes for tenants and communities.

Requirements for success

• Strong background in asset management, property maintenance, construction, facilities, or housing - preferably within the social and affordable sector.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance programs and ensure properties are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders.
• Confident communication and problem-solving skills.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we've been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration.

We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person's circumstances shouldn't define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That's why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.