Commercial Transactions Manager

**Introduction**:
Make a difference where it matters most
At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams.
Join us in building a better future, one home at a time.
Why you will love working with us
Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued.
Purposeful impact - make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing.
Growth and development - enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities.
Balance that works - enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle.
Valuable benefits - increase your income through salary packaging, salary continuance insurance, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Supportive culture - be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.
**Description**:
Commercial Transaction Manager
**Location**: Melbourne
**Employment type**: Permanent Full Time
**Salary**: $150,000 plus 11.5% superannuation and salary packaging
About the role
As Commercial Transactions Manager, you’ll lead the structuring, negotiation, and delivery of complex capital transactions that drive Housing Choices Australia's housing growth agenda. You’ll manage multi-party deals involving SPVs, corporate finance, debt structuring and government partnerships—seeing deals through from concept to financial close and integration.
This role is ideal for an experienced finance or investment professional with strong commercial acumen and a passion for impact.
**Key responsibilities include**:
Originate, assess, structure and deliver housing transactions
Lead negotiations with capital partners, developers and government stakeholders
Oversee due diligence, legal documentation and financial close
Build robust financial models to assess investment returns and risk
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of successful projects
About the team
The Homes division is committed to expanding and enhancing Housing Choices Australia's portfolio of safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable housing. It oversees the planning, development, and asset management of properties, focusing on high-quality construction, energy efficiency, and long-term maintenance strategies. The division ensures homes meet evolving resident expectations and contribute positively to community resilience and sustainability.
**Skills and Experiences**:
About you
**You will have**:
Tertiary qualifications in finance, business, economics or a related field
At least 5-8 years’ experience in investment, banking, housing, or property development
Strong commercial negotiation and contract execution capabilities
Proven experience managing project finance, corporate debt, and mixed capital structures
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement, verbal communication, and presentation skills
**Desirable**: postgraduate qualifications (e.g. CFA, CA, CPA) and experience working with housing or government finance models.
You must agree to undergo any required employment screening, including but not limited to a National Criminal History or Police Check, Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value unique experiences and perspectives.
Our values in action
**Everything we do is guided by our shared values**:
Putting people first - we listen, respect, and respond to our communities.
Working together - collaboration helps us achieve better outcomes.
Doing the right thing - we act with integrity and accountability.
Acting boldly - we innovate to address current housing challenges.
We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment.
Belong at Housing Choices
How to apply
If you do not meet every requirement, please still apply. We value potential and diverse experiences just as much as a perfect CV.
**Disclaimer**: To the best of Housing Choices Australia’s knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication.