Mobilisation Manager, Housing Operations

Permanent Full Time | 35 hours a weekLocation : Sydney, NSW 2000 (Hybrid)Salary : $150K + Super + NFP Salary packaging benefitsSalary negotiable for the right candidateMake 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 that is 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 more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

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

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

This role is crucial in embedding new projects into daily operations. It will collaborate with various teams across Mission Australia to ensure effective handover and smooth transition of Housing Growth initiatives into Operations.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• 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 through proactive project management
• Act as the central contact for stakeholders during mobilisation, facilitating communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage timelines, risks, and governance processes to ensure successful delivery
• Support change management, communication, and workforce planning for new housing implementation
• 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 related fields
• Formal training in project/program management is highly regarded
• Proven track record in service implementation or operational mobilisation in housing, social services, or community sectors
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery experience
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in government-funded or regulated environments
• Current driver's license

Note: Before starting, candidates will need to undertake a national police history check, provide qualifications, and referee checks.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work—making a real difference daily
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Additional leave options, including extra public holiday, anniversary leave, and the option to purchase further annual leave

Our culture

We foster an innovative and inclusive culture, ensuring you feel valued as you help Australians in need and develop your career.

We prioritize safety and wellbeing for everyone, both within our team and those we serve.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds—gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We aim to make the recruitment and employee experience accessible and inclusive. If you are disabled and need support applying, contact We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. For culturally safe support or application assistance, contact

How to apply

Click 'Apply' and submit your application today

As a Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications are shortlisted as received, so apply promptly. Thank you.

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