About CEHL

Common Equity Housing Ltd (CEHL) is Australia’s largest co‑operative housing provider. Our purpose led, community-based housing model delivers lasting social impact by putting people at the centre of everything we do.

For more than 40 years, we’ve provided safe, secure and affordable housing across Victoria. We manage over 2,000 homes and work in partnership with more than 80 housing co‑operatives, supporting around 5,000 co‑op members and CEHL direct renters.

The opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Capital Works Manager to join CEHL and build a meaningful career with a stable, respected registered housing provider.

You’ll lead a team and be responsible for the planning, prioritisation, and delivery of CEHL’s capital works program across the property portfolio, playing a key role in ensuring that homes are safe and well maintained.

Why work with us

CEHL offers excellent working conditions and benefits, including:

•  Generous salary packaging, including meals and entertainment allowance
•  Six additional days of paid leave
•  Hybrid working arrangements
• 17.5% annual leave loading
•  Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• modern Carlton office close to Lygon Street cafes and local parks.

If you value purpose led work, integrity and collaboration, CEHL is a place where you can do work that matters.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role works closely with CEHL Rental Housing Co-operatives, direct renters, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support practical, well-managed property improvements that improve the environmental sustainability and economic life of the CEHL property portfolio, meet regulatory obligations, and contribute to positive housing outcomes for our members and renters.

This role will be responsible for:

• Leading the development, oversight and ongoing maintenance of the capital works budget and forward program.
• Ensuring capital works activities are delivered in accordance with relevant legislative, regulatory, and organisational requirements, including residential tenancy obligations, safety requirements and internal policies.
• Lead and mentor the team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Work assessment and scope determination – review, test and refine work requests to ensure prioritisation and necessity
• Ensure the team conduct asset inspections in accordance with CEHL policy and processes to assess property condition, quality and lifecycle needs.
• Technical oversight and project delivery including appropriate site visits being undertaken for major works to monitor progress and compliance with safety and quality standards
• Leadership of the Asset team.

ABOUT YOU

Tertiary qualified in engineering, building, construction management, or a related discipline. You have demonstrated experience in capital works, project delivery, or property related construction management. You will have developed your skill set over at least 5 years demonstrated by:

• The ability to assess technical issues and apply sound judgement, and make practical recommendations within approved frameworks;
• Confidence working with budgets, project records, compliance documentation and performance reporting
• Capability to lead staff, support change and embed consistent and accountable ways of working;
• Knowledge of compliance, safety and governance requirements relevant to capital works, residential property and project delivery

NEXT STEPS

If this sounds like you, and you're looking to join a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to providing long-term, secure and affordable housing to communities across Victoria, please click 'Apply Now' with your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your interest in the role and why you would like to join CEHL. 

Shortlisting, and interviews will commence as applications are received, and the position may close earlier.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia, a current driver’s licence and will be required to undertake a Police Check and Working with Children Check.

CEHL is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages. Due to the inherent requirements of this role, applicants must not have a current tenancy relationship with the organisation.

We ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and encourage candidates to let us know if any adjustments are needed to support full participation.

Candidates will be notified within 4 weeks of the outcome of their application.

A position description is attached.