About the role

Australia’s affordable rental housing co-ops present a real opportunity to deliver housing stability to more Australians. People like to live in housing co-operatives. Many people will choose to stay in their co-operative through various life changes, making co-operatives a popular choice for long-term renters.

You'll be integral to delivering strategic initiatives and building organisational capacity. The role presents a unique opportunity to develop much-needed new housing and grow the cooperative housing sector in SA.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you'll leverage your business development and general/operational management expertise to help shape organisational direction and grow cooperative housing in scale and diversity. The Business Development Manager’s primary focus is to manage Common Equity’s Business Management, Improvement, and Development activities.

Salary and hours are subject to negotiation with the successful candidate based on your experience, skills and knowledge.

In this dynamic role, you will:

Advise Common Equity’s CEO (Chief Executive Officer), Board and Committees on strategic business improvement, development and growth, leading the delivery of projects and initiatives.

Lead and manage Common Equity’s administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations and plan, direct, and coordinate activities related to finance, HR, IT, governance, risk and compliance.

Contribute to building and maintaining a culture congruent with Common Equity’s values and the principles of co-operation.

About you: Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a background in general management, proven business development experience and a passion for driving change in collaboration with others, including an

Ability to work with members of housing co-operatives in a way that maximises their influence on decision making.

Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to independently initiate, coordinate, and prioritise competing projects and tasks.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What we offer: Culture & benefits

Working for Common Equity means joining a passionate team committed to making a meaningful impact through co-operative housing, mutuality, and creating resilient communities. We place great importance on employee well-being and fostering a positive workplace culture. As a member of our small, dedicated team, you will have access to:

Flexible working options

Career development and training

Health and wellbeing allowance

Access to fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay with $15,899 tax free each year

Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year

Our Employee Assistance Program

About us:

Common Equity Housing SA Ltd (Common Equity) is a Tier 2 community housing provider and developer of affordable housing, managing more than 200 properties. Common Equity is the umbrella body for housing co-operatives in South Australia, providing services to 11 Member Organisations (MOs).

Common Equity provides a unique offering as the only housing provider in South Australia that delivers co-operative housing. We partner with our member co-ops to have an effective, sustainable housing program of strong, intentional communities that empower people. The International Principles of Co-operation provide the overarching framework for Common Equity’s service provision and inform all operational and strategic decisions.

How to apply

Please download a copy of the Position Description from https://cehsa.com.au/common-equity/positions-vacant/

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your resume and a covering letter (no longer than two pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications should be submitted by midnight Sunday, 15 June 2025.

We value and respect the diversity of our people and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We aim to ensure accessibility throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know if you have any specific needs or require assistance with your application. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stephanie Miller, CEO, at [email protected] or 0435 254 200.

Please note: Screening and interviews may occur before the closing date, and applications may close early.

Our recruitment process includes the following screenings: DHS Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, and employment reference checks to ensure we select the right candidate.