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Contracting Lead, Housing Growth
4 weeks ago
United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country.
Together we're building hope and possibility for all.
Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your opportunity At Mission Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure place to call home.
As the Contracting Lead, Housing Growth Projects, you'll lead the commercial, legal, and governance aspects of various Housing Growth projects, helping to create new housing solutions that directly support vulnerable communities across Australia.
You'll work alongside executives, legal and operational teams, and external partners to shape project frameworks, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and guide strategic decisions that uphold Mission Australia's values and risk tolerance.
This is your opportunity to help build the foundation for long-term housing impact, one contract, one project, one community at a time.
Your key responsibilities will be to: Drive the end-to-end contracting process for Housing Growth projects, ensuring agreements are commercially sound, mission-aligned, and support project success.
Manage relationships with external legal advisers and collaborate closely with Mission Australia's Legal, Risk, Finance, and Governance teams to secure preferred contractual outcomes.
Ensure all Housing Growth projects meet legal, financial, and regulatory standards, including risk assessment, insurance, and entity creation.
Provide strategic advice and guidance on commercial structures, negotiations, and project delivery to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
Develop and maintain project risk registers, support compliance reporting, and contribute to contract lifecycle management and assurance activities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with government, funders, developers, and industry experts to achieve shared outcomes and raise Mission Australia's profile.
Prepare and contribute to board papers and governance committee discussions to ensure key project decisions are timely, informed, and within risk tolerance.
Identify and implement improvements in contracting processes, governance tools, and commercial practices to enhance project delivery and long-term impact.
Requirements for success Proven ability to drive commercial outcomes, manage complex contracts, and balance financial performance with mission-aligned impact.
Extensive experience negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts within large-scale development or infrastructure projects, ideally in housing or social impact sectors.
Deep understanding of how infrastructure and property development projects are financed.
Deep understanding of governance, legal, and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to proactively identify and manage risk across project lifecycles.
Ability to build trusted relationships and influence across a wide range of stakeholders, including executives, government, legal advisors, and external partners.
Demonstrated success working across internal teams (Legal, Finance, Risk, Operations, Governance) to deliver aligned and sustainable project outcomes.
Knowledge of the housing or not-for-profit landscape, including regulatory entities and funding structures, is highly desirable.
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills with a respectful, inclusive, and thoughtful approach across diverse stakeholders, including boards.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Your benefits Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via Access Pay ) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off Our culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application , please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
How to apply Click 'Apply' and send your application today As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received.
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
Thank you About Us Since 1859, we've been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact.
Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration.
We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services.
Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more.
Mission Australia believes a person's circumstances shouldn't define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential.
That's why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves.
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