Sustainability Strategy Manager

Introduction:
Join us and share our Vision:
‘All people affordably housed in neighborhoods that support life opportunities’

Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.

We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders.

Description:
The Opportunity

The position is open for candidates located in either Perth or Melbourne.

The Sustainability Strategy Manager will lead and embed an organisation wide sustainability strategy across Housing Choices Australia, aligning organisational activities with global sustainability frameworks such as, but not limited to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and across Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The Sustainability Strategy Manager will develop, implement, and manage initiatives that drive measurable social, environmental, and economic impact, advancing sustainability at both strategic and operational levels.

What you'll do

Develop, implement, and continuously improve an organisational national Sustainability Framework that aligns with global sustainability frameworks, including policy, strategy, procedures, and guidelines, to establish best practices organisation-wide.
Integrate sustainability into core business functions and decision-making processes, ensuring that social, environmental, and economic considerations are embedded across all levels of the organisation, including alignment on existing strategies with organisation sustainability goals.
Lead the development of performance tracking systems to monitor progress in sustainability goals, setting clear KPIs and metrics that reflect the organisation’s commitment to holistic, responsible operations.
Manage impact reporting by measuring and analysing sustainability performance across business units, producing comprehensive reports that communicate HCA’s social, environmental, and economic impact to stakeholders.
Oversee external reporting on sustainability, working with communications to publish annual reports, white papers, and case studies highlighting HCA’s progress and achievements in sustainable development.
Continuously improve sustainability initiatives by conducting regular reviews and making data-driven recommendations for strategic adjustments.

Skills and Experiences:
About You:
Relevant tertiary qualification in business, strategy, management, sustainability, community housing, property development or equivalent experience
A strong and up to date understanding of sustainability within the property sector
Strong understanding of sustainability principles and frameworks, with an emphasis on embedding these into strategic and operational decision-making
Capacity to support change and innovation and deliver creative and leading practice solutions
Proven experience and successful track record in a comparable role or discipline(s) in the public/community, private housing sector or transferable sector
Experience developing and managing performance tracking and impact reporting systems for sustainability initiatives
Experience in preparing management, business and regulatory required reports.

What we offer in return

• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Recognition program
• Paid parental leave

Please note that it is a minimum requirement of this position that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History or Police Check conducted by Housing Choices Australia and the successful post holder to:

• Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role)
• Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures
• Provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required.

How to apply

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Housing Choices reserves the right to cease recruitment proceedings earlier upon appointing a suitable candidate for the role. This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia. Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply.

We recognise that applying for positions can be challenging. You might be questioning if the role aligns with your skills or if your experience is sufficient. At Housing Choices, we value the unique skills and perspectives new team members can contribute to our culture. Even if you don't perfectly match the criteria, we encourage you to reach out – we're interested in hearing from you.

We base our hiring decisions on your skills, experience, and enthusiasm. When you apply, please let us know any accommodations you require during the recruitment process.