Empowering women to thrive through the provision of housing that is safe and affordable.

An outstanding opportunity awaits!

Join our purpose-driven organisation at a pivotal time for the social housing sector. As we navigate the housing crisis, there’s critical work to be done and meaningful opportunities to seize, so we can continue to change lives and empower women.

• Permanent executive role, reporting to the CEO
• Leading Not-for-Profit Housing Provider
• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation, impacting women’s lives
• Enjoy a friendly, collaborative workplace culture
• Access our award-winning Employee Assistance Program for mental wellbeing and coaching support
• Attractive remuneration package plus salary packaging options up to $15,900 annually
• Work in a great Surry Hills location
• Enjoy extra leave between Christmas and New Year, plus a birthday day off
• Flexible work arrangements available
• Monthly massages to help you relax

What we do

The Women’s Housing Company (WHC) Limited is a registered charity and Tier 1 Community Housing Provider managing over 1200 properties providing housing, accommodation and support services for women and children across Sydney, the Hunter and Coffs Harbour.

At WHC we provide housing and homelessness services to single women and women with children in NSW. Last year, we housed almost 1,700 women and children, as well as supported over 300 homeless women. We have a particular focus on addressing the housing needs of older women, women with children, and women who have experienced domestic and family violence.

Our Values

Collaboration. Integrity. Courage. Respect. Focus.

About the role

The General Manager (GM), Assets, is responsible for driving asset strategy and growth and maintaining the Company’s assets in accordance with the Women’s Housing Company and Government asset management standards, agreements and regulations. The General Manager is responsible for developing and managing the Women’s Housing Company long term asset management plan to ensure the sustainability of its asset holdings across their life cycle. This position is also the principal representative in the property acquisition, refurbishment, and development process.

Key accountabilities for the role include:

• Driving asset strategy for the Company including Asset Management Planning, portfolio strategy, gender equity housing design and innovation.
• Identifying opportunities for acquisitions, developments and disposal of Company assets and manage related projects.
• Identify and nurture partnerships that continue to grow quality, safe and appropriate housing for women.
• Oversee procurement strategies, contractor agreements and contractor compliance and performance.
• Oversee the responsive, cyclical and planned maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with Homes NSW, WHS Standards, Australian Building Standards, local government requirements and other related statutory requirements and agreements.
• Manage asset and property risks and develop mitigation strategies to eliminate and manage risks to tenants, staff, the community and the organisation.
• Support the financial viability of the asset portfolio via the development, monitoring and management of operational KPIs.
• Work with the CEO and Executive team to lead, promote and maintain a positive and collaborative workplace culture at Women’s Housing Company

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge

• Tertiary qualification in planning, asset management, construction, building or related field or substantial equivalent industry experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in property/asset leadership, preferably in a community housing setting.
• Demonstrated asset management technical skills, including in developing, implementing and monitoring cyclical maintenance programs, minor works and stand-alone maintenance projects.
• A sound understanding of and commitment to the special housing needs of women and women’s housing solutions.
• Excellent project management and contractor procurement skills and related experience.
• A working knowledge of WHS, community housing asset management framework, Australian Building Standards; Residential Tenancies Act and other relevant legislation and standards.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills with proven success leading, coaching and mentoring teams to achieve business success.
• Current NSW Driver’s license.
• National police check and WWC check.
• Full unrestricted working rights in Australia.

About You

If you are a dynamic and strategic leader who thrives on working in collaboration to grow, transform and shape best practice asset and property services, this role is for you!

We are looking for a strong leader who is committed to developing, supporting and coaching your team to deliver great outcomes for women and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

You will have senior leadership experience, preferably in the community housing sector or related industry. You take pride in delivering quality properties and assets for the people who use them.

To arrange a confidential discussion with the CEO about this role or to request a position description, please contact: [email protected], using the subject line: General Manager - Assets enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Please note that the Women’s Housing Company Limited has been granted an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW.)

*It is a requirement of this position that applicants who apply must have or must be willing to apply for a valid National Police Check, a Working with Children Check.