Commercial Analyst

Are you passionate about using data to drive strategic action? Join Defence Housing Australia (DHA) as a Commercial Analyst and play a key role in shaping the future of housing for ADF members and their families.

As part of the Property Group - Commercial team, you'll support investment modelling, scenario analysis, and feasibility assessments that inform DHA's acquisition and development strategies. Your work will directly contribute to performance improvement and commercial sustainability across our national housing portfolio.

Position: Commercial Analyst
Level: DHA6
Salary Range: $101,295 to $116,452 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Location: Head Office - Gungahlin, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney

About us

DHA was established in 1988 following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (DHA Act) to provide adequate and suitable housing for, and housing related services to, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. We remain committed to our purpose of providing housing, and housing related services, to ADF members and their families to support Defence's operational needs.

DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17,200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16,000 ADF members and their families in private rental accommodation. DHA provides housing related services advising on eligibility, providing posting support, and managing bookings and allocation services for all DHA provisioned housing and on-base accommodation to approximately 60,000 ADF members.

To find out more about DHA, please refer to our website or read our latest Annual Report.

About your team

The Property Group is responsible for ensuring DHA has the number and type of properties required to meet the needs of Defence members. This includes all the ways we bring properties in and out of the DHA portfolio, including leasing, acquisitions, and developments.

About the role

The Commercial Analyst supports the Commercial Lead and broader Commercial and Performance Improvement team in delivering high-quality commercial and investment analysis. This role contributes to DHA's strategic provisioning and housing objectives by providing commercial analysis to support the Property Group, including acquisition, development, and scenario analysis. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, stakeholder collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement in commercial practices.

Benefits for working at DHA include:

• 15.4% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
• Work-life balance and flexible working options
• A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
• Career progression and opportunities
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location
  

For information on DHA's Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

Note: All successful applicants are required to be eligible to complete a Baseline Vetting security clearance for consideration of the Australian Government SecurityVettingAgency (AGSVA)

How to apply

Apply now via ouronline careers sitewith your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role.We recommend you read the Australian Public Service Commission's Cracking the Code guidance on how to write your response. Additionally, you should consider the expected behaviours described in the Australian Public Service Commission's Integrated Leadership System at this role's level.

For further information on the position, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack through the online careers site.

Applications close: 11:55pm AEST 27 August 2025.

Any questions? Please contact Thai Bowe - Director Commercial & Performance Improvement

thai.bowe@dha.gov.au / 02 6268 3703

Order of Merit

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability