People Relations Manager

**Job no**: 493722
**Work type**: Full Time / Part Time
**Location**: Head Office, Canberra
**Classification**: Executive Level 1

**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**

Human Resources are responsible for delivering high-quality human resource outcomes across DHA from strategy and policy development through to implementation and service delivery.

The Human Resources team works with a broad cross section of stakeholders both within DHA and externally. Your responsibilities will include the further development of these relationships and advocating on HR and people matters and initiatives. As an HR professional you will bring a depth of experience and knowledge on HR matters along with a willingness to grow the team and your own capability, reputation and success. The work environment is dynamic, with a number of projects and activities being undertaken at the same time.

**About the role**

The People Relations Manager leads a small team of professionals to deliver responsive employee relations services and initiatives that contribute to a healthy and high performing workplace. This role is accountable for the uplift, maintenance and governance of employee relations and workplace wellbeing frameworks, ensuring a proactive approach to risk management in alignment with contemporary practices. The People Relations Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy, and in close partnership with stakeholders across DHA.

**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.

**Non-ongoing** **engagements will be for a period of 12 months**

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

**How to apply**

**Applications close: 11:55pm AEST**11 September 2025.**

**Any questions? Please contact Jim McGlynn - Director Human Resources**

**Merit Pool**

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**

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**Eligibility**

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

**Advertised**: 28 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 11 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time