Assistant Regional Operations Manager - Identified Indigenous Position

DHA is seeking an experiencedOperations Manager to join the Service Operations Team. Apply now and enjoy a rewarding career at DHA!Position: Assistant Regional Operations Manager Level: DHA6 Salary Range: $104,793 to $120,411 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation Location: Darwin

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 website or read our latest Annual Report.

About your team

The Service Delivery Group is responsible for meeting DHA’s delivery objectives in the provision of quality housing services including provision, stock management, housing allocation, living-in accommodation and repairs, maintenance and tenancy services.

Service Operations maintain the regional offices which serve as the ADF member's first point-of-contact for all housing services including allocations, rent allowance and home maintenance. In addition to managing the incoming member's tenancy, regional office staff members are a valued source of local knowledge on community services and housing market conditions.

About the role

You will lead, motivate and provide clear direction, as well as manage the daily program of work of your team, focusing on staff performance and ensuring the resources are used effectively and efficiently to achieve business outcomes. You will ensure adherence to business procedures and processes, manage the workflow, resolve complex issues and manage the region’s portfolio of service residences.

You will contribute to business goals by ensuring operation and financial performance targets are met, including workforce planning, asset management, contractual requirements, key performance indicators (KPIs) and project management outcomes for the regional office.

Identified Position

This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This position has direct engagement with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers, or is involved in the development of programmes and policy. You will require a high level of cultural competency, including:

• demonstrated understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• demonstrated high level capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

This is a Non-ongoing Engagement for a period of up to 12 monthswith possibility of extension or permanency.Benefits for working at DHA include:

• Affinity Groups - DHA is creating a work environment where everyone feels free to bring their whole self to work - where everyone feels they belong and can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate their differences. We are proud to have staff led affinity groups who represent and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by building social connections between employees, being the voice for change and contributing towards the development of programs and initiatives. This includes Pride@DHA, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Disability and Gender Diversity in Leadership.
• Cultural, ceremonial and NAIDOC leave - Under our Enterprise Agreement, First Nation employees may access cultural, leave to participate in significant activities associated with their culture or to fulfil ceremonial obligations.
• Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) - DHA is committed to reconciliation, building relationships with First Nation employees and stakeholders and creating the foundations that will help to produce future actions and initiatives that are meaningful, mutually beneficial, and sustainable. Our Innovate RAP aims to ensure that we embedded our commitments into our organisation and help us grow on our reconciliation journey.
• 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
• A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For information on DHA’s Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

How to apply

Apply now with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role. We recommend you read the Australian Public Service Commission’s Cracking the Code guidance on how to write your response. Additionally, you should consider the expected behaviours described in the Australian Public Service Commission’s Integrated Leadership System at this role’s level.

For further information on the position, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack through the online careers site.

Applications close: 11:55pm AESTTuesday 07 April 2026.Any questions? Please contact the Recruitment Team T: 02 6270 6060 E: humanresources@dha.gov.auOrder 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

Identified Indigenous Position

Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

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.