Leader of Strategic Housing Development

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeStrategic Full time $293,512
Strategic Projects Leader

Mission Australia is seeking an influential and highly experienced leader to take on a pivotal role in shaping our Housing Growth Strategy.

This is a rare opportunity to drive our commitment to deliver 10,000 safe, affordable homes by 2030.

The successful candidate will lead major residential development projects and programs, respond to landmark government funding initiatives, and forge partnerships that unlock long-term housing solutions for communities across Australia.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading Mission Australia's Housing Growth Strategy, overseeing major housing development projects and programs aligned with our 10,000 homes by 2030 target.
  • Identifying, assessing and progressing new housing growth opportunities, including government funding initiatives, tenders, and partnerships.
  • Overseeing major tender responses and negotiations, ensuring strong governance, risk management, and alignment with Mission Australia's values.
  • Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with government, developers, financiers, and community partners to drive housing growth.
  • Providing commercial and financial leadership, including feasibility assessments, budget management, and debt/equity raising.
  • Leading multi-disciplinary project teams, including legal, finance, design, operations, and development specialists, to deliver complex housing projects.
  • Developing and implementing governance and reporting frameworks to ensure clear decision-making, accountability, and effective resource management.
  • Advising the Executive and Board on strategic housing opportunities, emerging service models, and policy directions to strengthen Mission Australia's housing impact.
Requirements
  • Extensive senior leadership experience years) in residential property or housing development, ideally within the community housing or not-for-profit sector.
  • Proven expertise across the full property development lifecycle, from feasibility and financing through to construction, delivery, and operationalisation.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including financial modelling, forecasting, and leading complex negotiations with government, developers, and financiers.
  • Demonstrated success in leading large, multi-disciplinary teams and managing resources across legal, finance, design, and operations functions.
  • In-depth knowledge of social and affordable housing systems in Australia, including government funding programs, policy frameworks, and market trends.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships at senior levels.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience advising executives and boards on complex strategic and commercial issues.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in property, economics, finance, law, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline.
Benefits
  • Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging
  • 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 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.

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