Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Housing & Referral Partnerships Manager to lead the development of our supported disability accommodation portfolio across Victoria. This is a senior role that requires extensive experience within the NDIS accommodation sector and a well-established network of property sources.

You will be responsible for identifying, acquiring, and setting up quality, compliant housing for a range of NDIS-funded services, including SIL, STA, MTA, respite, and SDA. Your ability to form strategic partnerships and rapidly build a robust housing supply pipeline is critical to the success of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Supply & Property Development

Source and secure suitable properties for NDIS participants through partnerships with SDA providers, developers, and real estate agents.

Lead property acquisition and readiness for use across SIL, MTA, STA, Respite, and future SDA-managed properties.

Build and maintain a strong supply pipeline aligned with participant demand and business growth.

Accommodation Setup & Compliance

Oversee the setup and onboarding of new homes — ensuring accessibility, furnishings, compliance, and participant suitability.

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure service delivery readiness prior to occupancy.

Ensure all accommodation meets NDIS Practice Standards and relevant building codes (fire safety, tenancy, SDA design compliance, etc.).

Referral Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

· Build and manage referral relationships with NDIS Support Coordinators, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, and social workers

· Identify and respond to urgent placement opportunities, including hospital discharge referrals

· Represent the organisation in property-related meetings, negotiations, and stakeholder discussions

Risk, Compliance & Reporting

Maintain a current housing register, track upcoming vacancies, and support the intake team with matching participants to suitable properties.

Identify and respond to urgent placement opportunities, including hospital discharge referrals

Prepare reports and updates on supply development progress and market intelligence.

Stay across changing policy, funding, and design requirements for NDIS accommodation.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar role within the NDIS accommodation sector, with a proven track record in developing and managing supported housing portfolios.

Proven success in sourcing, acquiring, and managing disability housing portfolios

Strong, established network of property sources (e.g. SDA providers, developers, real estate agents) relevant to disability accommodation and group homes.

Demonstrated success in sourcing, acquiring, and setting up NDIS-funded accommodation, including SIL, STA, MTA, respite, and SDA properties.

In-depth knowledge of NDIS housing models, SDA design categories, tenancy and property compliance, and NDIS Practice Standards.

Exceptional relationship-building skills across clinical, referral, housing, and support service stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent property projects from acquisition to readiness.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, and confidence in negotiations.

Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

What We Offer

Competitive salary: $130,000 – $150,000 (based on experience)

The salary range is flexible and can be adjusted to reflect the expertise, value, and connections an exceptional candidate brings to the role.

Flexible work environment with supportive leadership

Vehicle allowance or company car (negotiable)

Opportunity to shape and scale a fast-growing disability accommodation portfolio

Purpose-driven role helping people with disability access safe, suitable housing