Join us and share our Vision:

‘All people affordably housed in neighbourhoods that support life opportunities’

Housing Choices Australia (HCA) is a leading and rapidly growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own or manage more than 7,000 homes across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, NSW and WA.

We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse and inclusive environment for all our staff, residents and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

The Partnership Officer that sits in the Specialist Housing Group (SHG) arm of the HCA, is primarily responsible for cultivating, facilitating and maintaining positive relationships with SIL providers, Specialist disability accommodation developers (SDA), NDIA, residents, Local Areas Coordinators and e.t.c to achieve the common goal of improved quality of life, safety, accommodation and independence for participants who live in specialist disability accommodation managed by HCA.

In additions to managing key relationships, the role will also contribute to business development opportunities within SDA services, quality assurance of SHG service outcomes and contributing to the delivery of positive participant experience.

This will be an ideal opportunity for a person who is experienced and passionate about working with people with disabilities, and who is equally skilled in communication, negotiation and developing effective relationships with key stakeholders to bring quality outcomes for participants.

About You

• Experience in delivering successful business partnerships in the housing or community sector for clients and organisation.
• Experience in preparing and negotiating contracts to reach positive outcomes
• Knowledge or experience in NDIA, funding and governance aspects of the disability sector or affordable housing sector.
• Secondary or tertiary qualification in the community sector, disability, advocacy, business or equivalent.
• Proven ability in effective communication, relationship building and managing partnerships to achieve best outcomes.
• Experience in developing timely progress reports and good documentation skills
• A team player who enjoys collaboration and working together.

Desirable

• Experience working closely with NDIA, DHHS and Disability sector.
• Experience and knowledge in the social housing sector in Victoria
• Experience working in a similar role for a similar organisation.

What we offer in return

• Income protection
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• A day off on your birthday
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal and entertainment expenses
• Excellent career development opportunities

Please note that it is a requirement of this position that the post holder has OR obtains the following;

• National Police check
• Current Working with Children Check (VIC),
• Agreed to comply with Child Safe Environments policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the National Rental Affordability Scheme requirements
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ sites as required

Housing Choices reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately. This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia. Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce, we celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal Australians to apply.

To find out more about us, the role and the excellent benefits and conditions we offer, please visit our website. To obtain a copy of the position description, please go to our website housingchoices.org.au. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mahil Mutu-Mala- P&C Business Partner on 03 8636 9408.