General Manager, Project Management Office

Description:

Join us and share our Vision:

‘All people affordably housed in neighbourhoods that support life opportunities’

Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.

We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders.

Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Group Director Homes, we have an exciting permanent leadership opportunity within our Commercial Function to assist in managing our high growth ambitions considering Australia’s current housing crisis. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic General Manager, Project Management Office to enable our existing PMO to be elevated to ensure our high growth strategy and pipeline are orchestrated throughout the organisation. We are not only seeking someone who naturally aligns with our culture but is also connected to contributing to improved outcomes for our clients.

The role will oversee our very significant pipeline of development projects and assist in achieving our future growth ambitions. The successful applicant can hit the ground running and get up to speed quickly. The role will lead & influence several project managers within the Project Management Office, while working very closely with other functions within the Commercial Team (Property Development, Commercial Transactions, National Assets), as well as the leadership team across the rest of the organisation. The role will also help to expand the PMO and embed its use within the business, liaising with internal stakeholders to coach them on processes, governance and templates, to bring more rigour and structure to the management of current and upcoming projects. Strong people as well as project management skills are essential.

About You

You will be proactive and comfortable engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will thrive in a busy environment with multiple competing priorities to manage. Previous experience in a project management role is essential.

Specific skills and experience required:

• Extensive experience managing and delivering multiple projects, preferably in the community housing, private housing, construction, or for-purpose sectors.
• Successful track record in dealing with senior executives and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Extensive experience delivering quality service in a multi-client environment.
• Well-developed organisational and/or project management skills including ability to manage conflicting priorities and high work volumes without affecting quality of service delivery.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
• Strong influencing, negotiating, problem-solving skills and relationship management skills.
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong decision-making ability.
• Ability to learn quickly and manage change within complex environments.
• Proficient digital literacy skills including Microsoft products and project management tools, including Microsoft Project.
• Persistent and considered approach to delivering outcomes in the face of delays, changes, or setbacks.
• Tertiary qualifications in business, or related field and relevant discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques with substantial experience in the planning and delivery of projects to agreed scope, time, and cost.
• Project management qualification preferred.

What we offer in return

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Recognition program
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

Please note that it is a minimum requirement of this position that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History or Police Check conducted by Housing Choices Australia and the successful post holder to:

• Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role)
• Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures
• Provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required.