Vps6 Commercial Portfolio Manager, Homes Victoria

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Other

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/CW/685579A

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

At Homes Victoria our vision is More homes for more Victorians. But this is so much more than bricks and mortar. We are passionate about creating great places to live and delivering great services for our renters and the community.

The Commercial Portfolio Manager is responsible for the development, management, and growth of the Homes Victoria commercial and non-service delivery property portfolio across the State. This new senior role will lead the strategic direction of our commercial property portfolio, including opportunity identification, development and delivery.

Opportunities include telecommunications infrastructure, out-of-home advertising, retail/office, car parking and other non-housing asset types. Reporting to the Portfolio and Leasing Manager, this senior role is afforded the opportunity to think innovatively on opportunities to deliver new recurrent revenue streams to Homes Victoria, leading stakeholder engagement, business development, and strategic oversight of the commercial portfolio.

**ARE YOU**:

- An experienced property professional in managing a diverse commercial property portfolio within the public, private or not-for-profit sectors?
- An innovator who can identify commercial opportunities, develop project plans for implementation and engage with key stakeholders to deliver on recurrent revenue opportunities?
- A leader and a collaborator with good understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act, Retail Leases Act, Victorian Government Land Policies, and the role of the Valuer General's Office?
- A good communicator with stakeholder management experience and an understanding of commercial lease management?

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Lead the strategic development, growth and management of a commercial and specialist portfolio of properties/agreements designed to leverage of Homes Victoria's extensive asset base across the State, including opportunity identification, development and implementation.
- Develop and implement business plans and policies in own area of responsibility and provide advice to the broader organisation and executives on commercial property matters.
- Deliver sound, expert commercial property management solutions to senior management on matters including portfolio strategies, commercial opportunities, and cashflow ensuring value for money

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**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy (Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Subject to exceptions, only employees or other workplace participants with up-to-date vaccination status (see definitions section of the policy) against COVID-19 and who provide evidence of their Vaccination Status are permitted to work for the department outside their ordinary place of residence. For this role, you are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement. Please refer to the above link for more information.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.