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Property Developments and Acquisitions Manager

Aboriginal Housing Victoria
  • Work Type/s: full time, 2 year contract
  • Location: Based in Melbourne (Fitzroy North)

The Property Developments and Acquisitions Manager is responsible for delivering growth ambitions through securing new property development opportunities that align with AHV’s mission and strategic asset management plan. They will support the Director Assets and Development to establish, embed and maintain high quality, standardised Property Development across AHV.

The Property Developments and Acquisitions Manager will:

  • Oversee the tender, design, project feasibility and funding of AHV led property development projects or turnkey purchases from developers.
  • Researching and scoping potential property development opportunities that align with AHV’s mission and strategic objectives to develop and maintain strong pipelines of development opportunities across Victoria.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, real-estate agents, local councils, relevant government authorities, housing associations, ACCO’s, property designers, builders and industry experts for the purpose of positioning AHV to quickly capitalise on potential development opportunities.
  • Ensure development milestones and projects are delivered to a high quality, within scope, compliant with all regulatory standards (Building Codes, NDIS SDA standards, ISO standards, etc.), on time and within budget.
  • Provide expert strategic and operational property development advice with currency of applicable relevant legislative, compliance and tender requirements.
  • Management of the development pipeline prospects and works from concept and tender submission through to approval and endorsement for program delivery manager to deliver.
  • Identify, document, address and escalate any actual or perceived issues, risks and opportunities on projects to ensure effective mitigation strategies are put in place with their resolution in a timely and professional manner.
  • Develop and implement effective management systems and programs within agreed expenditure and budget.
  • Regular engagement of and reporting to key stakeholders, both internal and external, on the progress of property development procurement, activities and performance against project timelines and milestones.
  • Lead and facilitate compliance with established quality standards, policy and processes including in relation to workplace health and safety.
  • Lead, manage and develop a high performing team focused on development and delivery of high quality property development projects.
  • Perform other duties as directed that fall within the scope of the position and/or the incumbent’s knowledge and skills.

Key Selection Criteria

  • Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal communities and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
  • Proven experience in concept development, feasibility studies, planning and delivery of new developments and projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and managing project teams to achieve agreed outcomes.
  • Sound experience preparing comprehensive management reports and evaluations.
  • Sound experience and knowledge of OH&S as it applies to the housing and construction industry.
  • Proven experience in cost planning, cost control, forecasting and commercial administration.
  • Proven understanding of Australian Standards, Building Codes of Australia, Council and other relevant development requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • High level interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with peers, staff and other stakeholders, and exercise influence in a range of contexts.
  • Ability to work independently, including capacity to exercise effective personal judgement.

This position will be based in our Fitzroy North office and working from home when required.

Please direct enquiries about the position to Pren Dodaj on 0438 193 036.

A position description is attached.

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