Executive General Manager Property (SES Band 2)

Defence Housing Australia

The Role

Overview

Leads DHA Property Group delivering housing through development, commercial, marketing & leasing.

Key Responsibilities

  • lease management
  • commercial analysis
  • property development
  • construction delivery
  • investor relations
  • strategic advisory

Tasks

The EGMP is part of DHA’s Executive Group and Investment Committee and provides expert advice in relation to DHA’s provisioning strategy and performance, as well as insight, advice, and support to DHA’s Managing Director and the DHA Board. -Leasingand Acquisitions - managing the delivery of the Approved Provisioning Schedule via new leases, lease extensions and retail acquisitions. -Commercial - driving strategic and operational leadership across commercial functions, delivering insights and analysis to inform investment decisions, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. -Development & Construction- acquiring and developing property sites as well as constructing dwellings that satisfy and fulfil the requirements ofDHA’s Corporate objectivesand the requirements of Defence. -Marketingand Investors - leading the marketing and investor support activities for DHA, including generating leads and nurturing investors through to conversation to landlords.

The Company

About Defence Housing Australia

-Born from the post–World War I War Service Homes Commission, it evolved into DHA in 1988 to meet modern defence housing needs. -As a government business enterprise, it manages an immense residential property portfolio across Australia. -Specialises in acquiring and developing land, constructing and purchasing homes, and long-term leasing. -Operates multiple housing models: on-base residences, off-base member-choice homes, rent-allowance support, and investor leasing. -_handles award-winning large-scale residential developments, often near defence bases in capital cities and regional centres. -Typical projects include sizable estates blending defence and civilian housing, with occasional environmental redesign under community pressure. -Blends public-sector purpose with commercial discipline, reinvesting surpluses into new developments for defence personnel.

Sector Specialisms

Housing

Investing

Leasing

Development

Housing Benefit Administration

Temporary Accommodation Management

Housing Project Management

Heritage Housing Management