Property Team Leader

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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, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Supportive culture – be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.

Description:
Property Team Leader

Location: Adelaide

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Salary: $120,772 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging

About the role

The Property Team Leader is responsible for leading and managing the Property Services Team in the management of a diverse range of properties owned by Housing Choices, government and partner organisations, ensuring contractual and legislative obligations are met.

As the Property Team Leader you are accountable for effective strategic asset management and compliance of the housing assets. This includes overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and fostering collaboration with national teams. Additionally, the role is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks related to property management, ensuring that potential issues are proactively addressed to safeguard housing assets, maintain service and the wellbeing of our residents' homes. Ongoing monitoring of team performance and driving continuous improvement are also key aspects of this position.

Key responsibilities include:
Lead and manage the Property Services Team, fostering a high-performing culture and ensuring the delivery of quality asset and property management services.
Provide strategic direction and operational oversight across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring long-term asset sustainability, compliance, and achievement of contractual obligations.
Oversee responsive maintenance, planned maintenance programs, property condition surveys, and asset upgrade projects to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement by implementing asset management best practices, national initiatives, and standardised policies, processes, and procedures across the organisation.
Manage budgets, contractor performance, risk mitigation, reporting, and stakeholder relationships to support organisational objectives and enhance resident outcomes.

Skills and Experiences:
You will have:

• Tertiary qualified in property, engineering, planning, architecture, building/construction (or relevant work experience) with proven success and experience managing a team in a comparable leadership role
• Sensitivity to and an understanding of the business’ commitment to its key stakeholders including targeted needs of business’ clients (i.e. available services, costs
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring and motivating a team to deliver high quality operational, strategic, and legislative asset management outcomes]
• Demonstrated ability to oversee large property portfolio, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation.
• Proven experience in the planning and delivery of maintenance works and capital upgrades to agreed scope, time and budget
• Experience in evaluating, engaging, and managing contractors and suppliers for maintenance works and upgrade activities
• Experience in all aspects of property, asset, and facility management
• Experience in managing budgets
• Be available for after hours emergency contact
• Preferablebut not essential - a Real Estate Licence

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.

Our values in action

Everything we do is guided by our shared values:

• People First - We build trust through empathy, kindness, integrity and active listening… we create meaningful relationships and deliver results that truly matter.
• Responsible - We follow through on our commitments and take ownership of our actions… with transparency, honesty and accountability.
• Purposeful - We aim high and take deliberate action… challenge the status quo, embrace change, and continuously improve to make a lasting impact.
• Collaborative - We work together with flexibility and shared purpose… through teamwork, innovation, strong strategic partnerships and listening to those we serve.
• Inclusive - We embed inclusion in everything we do… recognising and removing barriers and acting on diverse voices so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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: 5 August 2026, unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier.

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.