• Want to be part of a Dynamic, Growing Team?
• Play a critical role in the achievement of our strategy
• Make a significant difference to the community

ABOUT YWCA AUSTRALIA

We are a proudly feminist not-for-profit organisation and for over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. This will ensure we continue to deliver measurable and meaningful impact towards a future where gender equality is a reality.

YWCA National Housing is a registered community housing provider and the only national women’s housing provider in Australia. We provide medium to long term affordable housing for women and their families in our owned and operated properties in Victoria, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. We believe the provision of safe, secure, and affordable accommodation is fundamental to women’s social, economic, and educational empowerment.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are currently seeking an experienced Property Asset Manager to join our National Housing Team in Melbourne. This is a full-time role which requires occasional visits to site locations throughout Australia.

The role is responsible for the specialist expertise and management of YWCA’s national housing property assets, procurement, and contractor management. This includes delivering cyclical, adhoc and planned maintenance projects of high quality and in accordance with YWCA’s values, policies and procedures. This includes:

• Lead the strategic asset management planning process, including the management and ongoing review of YWCA’s Asset Management Plan and tender submissions
• Work with internal stakeholders on all matters relating to development, maintenance and rectification, through to transition to occupancy
• Develop, maintain and analyse budget forecasts and expenditure for YWCA’s long term asset management and maintenance program
• Maintain integrity of risk and asset registers, property database, budget forecasts and expenditure

ABOUT YOU

The ideal applicant will have:

• Post-trade Certificate IV or relevant work experience (or relevant qualification in asset management or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in facilities or property asset management
• Strategic and analytical capabilities
• Knowledge of the interpersonal/structural issues faced for homelessness and/or housing risk
• Demonstrated experience leading people and developing employees to build capability
• A current drivers licence

This position will require the applicant to satisfactorily meet our pre-employment requirements. This includes:

• Completion of a national criminal history check
• A valid relevant state-based working with children permit.
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination, which includes Government recommended boosters.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Join our bold, inclusive and innovative team to make a real difference - lead the change.

For further information about this role, please contact Charlotte Dillon on 0400 365 338.

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