Through partnerships, Social and Affordable Housing Growth provides and influences the provision of safe, secure, affordable and appropriate housing to the people of Queensland, and the building of vibrant and connected precincts and communities in which they live. We influence, plan, design, procure and contract the delivery of contemporary housing solutions that meet the needs of our clients, reflect local community needs, and support jobs in regional Queensland. We maintain, upgrade and renew a housing portfolio of over 74,000 dwellings to ensure our tenants are safe, secure and in housing that continues to meet their needs. We are committed to the successful delivery of public housing and assisting Queenslanders who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

What you will be doing:
• Providing strategic guidance on the design, planning, management, implementation, and delivery of a substantial acquisition program within a large property portfolio.
• Managing a team and applying specialist knowledge to provide high level advice and assistance in the coordination of forward years' acquisition programs, including the acquisition of redevelopment land, existing residential and commercial residential property to meet specific and future needs of the department.
• Representing and negotiating on behalf of the department in meetings with external service providers to investigate alternative procurement methods that enable the continuous supply of effective housing solutions.
• Providing advice to executive management regarding the market and budgetary requirements.
• Liaising with other areas within the department including Housing and Homelessness Services, Capital Delivery, Legal Services and Portfolio Strategy and Planning.
• Managing the procurement of technical specialists and ensure compliance of key service providers.
• Providing high level reports, submissions, and briefs on complex property matters in relation to property acquisition.
• Supporting and helping maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied throughout day-to-day operations.

Some travel throughout Queensland may be required.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/666866/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 05 November 2025