Housing Operations Team Leader (Tas)

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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:
Housing Operations Team Leader

Location: Shorewell

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Salary: $115,000 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging

About the role

As a Housing Operations Team Leader, you’ll lead a frontline team responsible for tenancy management across multiple housing programs. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with regulatory and service delivery standards, and coach staff to deliver inclusive, respectful, and effective services.

Key responsibilities include:
Lead and manage a team delivering tenancy management across multiple programs
Monitor performance and support staff development through coaching and mentoring
Ensure compliance with legislation, contracts, internal policies and KPIs
Oversee complaints, disputes and escalations, including representation at tribunals and forums
Support continuous improvement and data-informed decision making
Foster collaboration with support services, property, allocations and finance teams
Maintain reporting accuracy and drive revenue optimisation across the portfolio
Contribute to national operational consistency and system improvements

View the Position Description here.

About the team

The Customer Services division is central to delivering responsive, resident-focused services that foster safe, inclusive, and supportive housing communities. We design and implement housing services that prioritise resident wellbeing, accessibility, and satisfaction, utilising customer insights to inform continuous improvement. It ensures residents receive personalised support aligned with their diverse needs, enhancing quality of life and community connection.

Skills and Experiences:
About you

You are an experienced leader with a deep understanding of tenancy management and a strong commitment to equitable, person-centred housing services. You lead by example, and you’re ready to support a team that delivers results with empathy and professionalism.

You will have:
Proven leadership experience in a tenancy, housing, or community services environment
In-depth knowledge of relevant tenancy legislation, regulatory frameworks, and housing operations
Experience managing complex and challenging tenancy matters, including disputes, compliance breaches and tribunal or court proceedings
Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and manage team performance
High-level conflict resolution, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience collaborating with support agencies to deliver sustainable tenancy outcomes
Excellent reporting, documentation and compliance record-keeping skills
Comfort and confidence using tenancy or property management systems
A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required

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: 10 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.