Area Manager - Housing and Works

About the role

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia, including schools, hospitals and police facilities, and manages tenancy services, remote Aboriginal community housing and government employee accommodation. The Area Manager manages and oversees all housing activities within designated areas, managing local resources and stakeholder relationships in line with regional strategic planning, and promoting business development opportunities and partnerships. One permanent full-time position is available.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the business activities of the area office, covering asset management, tenancy management and related financial management and reporting.
• Investigate and respond to Ministerial enquiries, Parliamentary questions and customer complaints on behalf of the Regional Manager.
• Manage the area waitlist activities of the area team, with a focus on tenancy and asset management.

Required profile

• Motivated and capable leader who thrives in a dynamic regional environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, building stakeholder relationships and managing property assets and operational priorities.
• Highly organised, accountable and customer focused, able to balance competing demands, meet deadlines and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Able to balance doing the work with coaching, guiding and developing others, giving clear direction and feedback.

What we offer

• Flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week.
• Professional development, training and on-the-job learning.
• Leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays, long service leave every 7 years and the option to buy more leave.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Modern workspaces and activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.
• Corporate discounts with selected health insurers and access to wellness programs.

To apply, submit a CV and a two-page application letter in MS Word or PDF only, before the closing date. Further information is available from the department's recruitment contact.