Corporate Services Specialist

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Introduction:
Make a difference where it matters most

At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024–29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams.

Join us in building a better future, one home at a time.

Why you will love working with us

Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued.

Purposeful impact – make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing.
Growth and development – enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities.
Balance that works – enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle.
Valuable benefits – increase your income through salary packaging, salary continuance insurance, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Supportive culture – be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.

Description:
Corporate Services Specialist

Location: Melbourne

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Salary: $110,526 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Corporate Services Specialist to oversee key operational areas such as our national vehicle fleet, corporate travel, office facilities, and procurement services. Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, this role ensures our national operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:
Manage the day-to-day operations of national office facilities and a residential building
Oversee the national fleet and corporate travel, including reporting and compliance
Lead tendering, contract management, and procurement activity
Develop and maintain asset registers and lifecycle planning
Ensure compliance with health, safety, building and legislative standards
Coordinate vendor relationships and stakeholder engagement
Support project delivery and continuous improvement across systems and operations

About the team

The Finance & Risk group provides essential financial stewardship and risk management to support Housing Choices Australia’s long-term sustainability and growth. It manages budgeting, financial reporting, treasury operations, and strategic financial planning, ensuring robust financial health and resource optimisation. This group strategically addresses financial risks and opportunities, safeguarding the organisation's capacity to deliver on its purpose effectively.

Skills and Experiences:
About you

You are a practical, solutions-focused professional with the confidence to lead operational services and the ability to juggle competing demands.

You will have:
Experience in procurement, contract management and asset operations
Familiarity with fleet, facilities or travel management (desirable but not essential)
Strong organisational and project coordination skills
The ability to work independently and manage competing requests
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience in customer-facing and service delivery environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); financial awareness a plus
Hold a current driver’s licence and be willing to travel to sites and interstate as needed.

You must agree to undergo any required employment screening, including but not limited to a National Criminal History or Police Check, Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value unique experiences and perspectives.

Our values in action

Everything we do is guided by our shared values:
Putting people first – we listen, respect, and respond to our communities.
Working together – collaboration helps us achieve better outcomes.
Doing the right thing – we act with integrity and accountability.
Acting boldly – we innovate to address current housing challenges.

We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment.

Belong at Housing Choices

We are an inclusive and values-led employer, proudly welcoming people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with lived experience of housing insecurity.

We support inclusive hiring practices. Please let us know your pronouns or if you require any adjustments during the application process, as we are here to assist you.

How to apply

Apply now! Applications close: 18 July 2025, unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier.

For further information, please contact Chelsea Isaacson, People & Culture Business Partner at 03 8636 9408.

If you do not meet every requirement, please still apply, as we value potential and diverse experiences as much as a perfect CV.

Disclaimer: To the best of Housing Choices Australia’s knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication.