Technology Business Partner

**Job no**: 493659
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Head Office, Canberra
**Classification**: Executive Level 1

**As a Technology Business Partner at DHA, you will be at the forefront of innovation and modernisation. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful difference, at an organisation committed to serving our Defence members.**

**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 DHA.gov.au or read our latest Annual Report.

**About your team**

Business Solutions & Technology is responsible for all software related business analysis, business solutions, in-house software development, telephony, IT Services and Infrastructure. We deliver business as usual activities and innovation driven initiatives that provide efficiencies to the broader organisation. This role reports to the Director, Technology Partnerships & Architecture within Business Solutions and Technology (BS&T).

Business Solutions and Technology (BS&T) has redesigned its operating model to partner with our business stakeholders to deliver a Modernisation & Improvement program. Under this operating model, you will partner with business stakeholders to confirm current and future technology requirements. Working closely with the service delivery group representatives and corporate services teams to identify opportunities for BS&T to progress the innovative utilisation of technology. You will leverage your experience to provide expert advice and assistance to system users, investigate complex issues, determine business impacts and recommend improved ways of leveraging current technology to deliver better outcomes for DHA.

**About the role**

As the Technology Business Partner, you will develop technology briefs to support ICT enhancement and innovation. You will inject strategic leadership into projects and programs and facilitate the progression of technology improvements through DHA's IT governance framework. This role involves working as an enabling partner to offer strategic advice to business stakeholders, proactively identify new business requirements requiring ICT contribution, extract value from vendor partnerships, manage delivery roadmaps, and undertake prioritisation and benefits realisation. You will negotiate and plan with your stakeholders to create, facilitate and drive effective organisational change in support of DHA's Corporate Plan and strategic direction.

**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.

**How to apply**

**Order of Merit**

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**: 04 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 20 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time