Director, Portfolio Review

Collaborate with Government and Industry Your role within Social and Affordable Housing Growth will support the department to lead the delivery of enhanced housing outcomes through an integrated approach to overall supply. The work you will do helps someone every day, and that means the world to us. The Director, Portfolio Review ensures the owned Social Housing portfolio operates to its full potential through the implementation of asset-based decisions as they pertain to redevelopment, major upgrades and renewal, and divestment. The team works with Housing Service Centres (HSCs) to influence and deliver portfolio strategy and objectives, in addition to liaising with HSCs to facilitate tenant relocations. The team manages a number of short-term leasing arrangements and has responsibility for negotiations with adjoining owners, including local authorities and state agencies around access to department property, easements, resumption matters and property conveyancing. Specific responsibilities include Lead the HSC / regional Strategic Asset Management engagement in relation to property matters, including divestment, redevelopment and major upgrades. Deliver precinct-based portfolio strategies, including liaising with HSCs to facilitate tenant relocations. Responsible for identifying and realising redevelopment opportunities within the existing housing portfolio. Oversee the engagement and performance of technical property advisory firms to inform property and portfolio decisions. Responsible for sales program management (dwellings, including Sale to Tenants and land). Provide property and valuation advice. Lead the management of long-term non-social housing leases including perpetual leases and employer leases in mining communities. Lead land bank review and oversight, access and easements, "property rights", reporting, and co-ordination. Provide advice on land tenure and native title matters with Legal Services and property conveyancing. Operate with a commercial mindset to stimulate portfolio development growth. Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations. About The Department of Housing and Public Works As a valued employee in the Department of Housing and Public Works, you will play a vital role in delivering a range of services that make a real difference to the lives of Queenslanders. This includes supporting the Queensland Government's vision for a fair and sustainable housing system and supporting Queensland's construction sector in building government infrastructure projects in the lead-up to Brisbane , and empowering young Queenslanders for a bright future. What we are looking for Essential requirements for this role A record of success as a leader in the delivery of enhanced property outcomes through an integrated approach to overall supply. Extensive experience in leading and implementing programs and initiatives that deliver housing supply to support the Government's strategic policy direction. Strong background in navigating and managing highly complex stakeholder engagement and relationships, strategy and policy implementation. Although not mandatory, Tertiary qualifications in Property Economics or Property Valuation would be highly desirable. Please review role description for further information. Applications, including your resume and a two-page synopsis of how your experience, abilities and knowledge are relevant to this role should be submitted via the Apply now button. For a strictly confidential discussion please contact Ian Quinn on or by email at . Alternatively, visit to submit your application. Applications close : Midnight 15th January . #J-18808-Ljbffr