Head of Housing

3 days ago


Sydney, Australia Uniting Full time

**Head of Housing**

**Full-time | Sydney CBD | Travel Required**

Are you a seasoned leader passionate about delivering impactful housing solutions for vulnerable communities? Join **Uniting NSW.ACT** as our **Head of Housing**, a pivotal member of our Leadership Team, and drive strategy, innovation, and operations for rental housing services across NSW and ACT.

**About the Role**

As Head of Housing, you will oversee all aspects of Uniting’s rental housing operations, ensuring financial sustainability and maximising social impact.

**Strategic Leadership**:
- Translate Uniting’s strategy into actionable plans for the Housing team.
- Actively contribute to cross-functional collaboration to achieve organisational objectives.
- Advocate for and shape affordable housing solutions across Uniting and the sector.
- **Operational Excellence**:
- Oversee rental housing services, ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and quality standards.
- Drive the financial sustainability of rental housing operations.
- Lead the optimisation of rental income through tenant engagement and rent review processes.
- **Advocacy & Innovation**:
- Develop long-term strategies to expand affordable housing, working collaboratively with stakeholders.
- Partner with the Advocacy team to champion housing initiatives for disadvantaged communities.
- **Team Leadership**:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals, fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture.
- Collaborate with Property and Housing colleagues to achieve shared goals.

**About You**

You are an influential leader with a deep understanding of affordable housing and a passion for social impact. Your qualifications and experience include:

- **Essential**:
- Postgraduate and/or bachelor’s qualification in a relevant business field or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years in senior leadership roles within large, complex organisations.
- **Expertise in the community housing sector, including regulations, codes, and compliance requirements.**:

- Demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve shared objectives.
- A commitment to driving social change for the most disadvantaged.
- **Desirable**:
- Experience within a human services sector.

**To review the position description please click on the link below.**

***Head of Housing PD**

**Why Work with Us?**

At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and strive to create a more just and inclusive society. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities to shape the future of affordable housing in NSW/ACT.
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven organisation dedicated to social justice and community impact.

**Make a Difference**: Join Uniting and lead the charge in delivering safe, secure, and affordable housing for those who need it most.

**What We Offer You**
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
- A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Purchase of additional leave.

**How to apply**: Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.
- When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them._
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