Property Manager temporary employment register 2026-27

DHA is committed to our purpose of providing housing, and housing related services, to Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families to support Defence capability. We do this through:

• providing and managing a portfolio of housing

• partnering with Defence to shape and administer housing policy

• providing housing services to ADF members and their families.

As a Property Manager within the Service Operations team, you will contribute to the business outcomes of your regional office by:

• Managing a portfolio of service residences with respect to presentation to DHA standards, tenant interactions, maintenance and other property related matters within DHA's agreed SOPs.

• Conducting property inspections, identifying tenant liability and coordinating the preparation of properties for incoming tenants, in accordance with DHA's standards of housing.

• Identifying and arranging maintenance services to be undertaken in line with budgets; including raising work orders, monitoring progress, following up and authorising payment upon completion.

• Managing and updating DHA systems efficiently and effectively to ensure properties are returned for tenancy within set timeframes to meet KPI objectives.

• Responding to internal and external customer enquiries and requests in a timely manner, providing proactive advice and solutions, and escalating complex queries to team leaders.

To view our DHA office locations and where we welcome applications from, please click here.

these roles are to be filled as non-ongoing only in a full time/part-time basis for varying contract lengths up to 18 months.

For further information for this opportunity please view the Position Description .

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 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 more detail on what we offer, visit the DHA website and refer to the DHA Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.

How to Apply

Submit your application addressing the above skills (max 200 words), a brief resume and contact details of 2 referees by clicking on the

• Engagement through this register does not provide a pathway to ongoing employment under the Public Service Act 1999.

• Submission of an application does not guarantee employment.

If a suitable opportunity arises that matches your skills and experience, DHA may contact you to discuss the role.

To be eligible for employment with DHA, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen

• obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance

• must have and maintain a valid driver's licence