HousingFirst Ltd is an award-winning, independent, not-for-profit organisation providing social and affordable community housing for people on low to moderate incomes. With 35 years of financial, property development, tenancy, asset management and community development experience they manage an asset base valued at over $370 million and provide homes to more than 1,600 people, per night. With a clear strategy to support their vision and growth, innovative and forward thinking, they are driven to deliver real impact by creating some of Melbourne’s most attractive and liveable homes for now and into the future.

The General Manager, Strategy and Communication is responsible for leading the organisation’s strategy development, business planning and communications functions. Working collaboratively with the CEO and HousingFirst’s Executive team, you will provide leadership in the development and implementation of strategic and business plans, create outcome-based frameworks for reporting and evaluation, and drive new business opportunities, including partnerships with private enterprise and/or government.

You will be professionally qualified with the intellectual and commercial agility to drive the success in this demanding leadership role. With experience of developing and executing strategy and business development initiatives, you will have successfully pursued alternative funding models and enabled sustainable growth. Excellent communication skills are essential; responsive and goal-oriented, you will have highly developed management skills to support and build a high performing team.