Mobilisation Manager, Housing Operations

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Mobilisation Manager, Housing OperationsApply locations Sydney, NSW time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: September 21, days left to apply) job requisition id JR104863

• Permanent Full Time | 35 hours a week
• Location: Sydney, NSW 2000 (Hybrid)
• Salary: $150K + Super + NFP Salary packaging benefits
• Salary negotiable for the right candidate
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. 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 moreabout us andour purpose .

Your Opportunity

Mission Australia Housing provides social and affordable housing to vulnerable Australians ensuring they have access to good quality housing that enables people to participate in their communities

As we continue to expand our housing portfolio, we are seeking a dynamic Mobilisation Manager to lead the operational mobilisation implementation of new housing growth projects. This is a pivotal role ensuring new services are implemented effectively, on time, and to a high standard.

This role plays a pivotal role in embedding new projects into day-to-day operations. The role will work collaboratively with a wide range of teams across Mission Australia to ensure effective handover and smooth transition of Housing Growth initiatives into Operations.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the operational mobilisation implementation of housing growth projects
• Develop and oversee operational mobilisation plans, timelines, and resource schedules
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met by providing proactive project management
• Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders during mobilization and facilitate communication and coordination with both internal and external stakeholders
• Manage timelines, risks, and governance processes to ensure successful delivery
• Support change management, communication, and workforce planning to support successful implementation of new housing
• Monitor project progress, provide reporting, and embed continuous improvement
• Conduct post implementation reviews to identify improvement opportunities

Requirements for Success

• 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within the social or community housing sector
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business, Housing, Social Services, or a related field.
• Formal training in project/program management highly regarded.
• Proven track record in service implementation or operational mobilisation in the housing, social services, or community sectors.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery experience.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in government-funded or regulated service environments
• Current drivers' licence

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave

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 prioritize 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

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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