Site Manager – Defence Housing Australia
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770912
- Agency: Defence Housing Australia
- Job Title: Site Manager
- Position Number: 493928
- Classification: Executive Level 1
- Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time;Part-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Newcastle NSW
- Future Merit Locations: Newcastle
- Salary: $127,144 – $155,167
- Office Arrangement: On Site;Flexible;Hybrid (Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated in)
About Defence Housing Australia
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 or read our latest . website Annual Report
Duties
- About the role
- The Site Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of development and construction
- activities across Newcastle region sites, ensuring all works comply with safety, environmental, and
- cultural heritage and statutory requirements. The role works closely with contractors, internal
- teams, and First Nations stakeholders to deliver projects to the highest standards.
- The key stakeholders associated with the role include, but not limited to:
- DHA Development and Construction Team
- Work, Health and Safety (WHS)Team
- Environmental, Social & Governance Team
- Contractors, consultants, and local authorities
- Local community stakeholders
- Identified Position
- This position is Identified and has direct engagement with First Nations peoples, communities and service providers. It
- involves the development of related programs and/or policy, working with First Nations stakeholders to ensure DHA
- demonstrates cultural leadership and commitment to meaningful reconciliation, respectful engagement and improved
- outcomes for First Nations peoples.
- You will require:
- Advanced cultural competency, capability and commitment to developing your understanding of the diverse
- issues affecting First Nations peoples.
- Mature social and emotional intelligence, demonstrated through respectful, sensitive and culturally appropriate
- communication, and an ability to build trust and understanding with diverse stakeholders.
Eligibility / Notes
- Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an
- Australian citizen, meeting the required medical standards, and obtaining and maintaining a
- security clearance at the required level.
How to Apply
Position Contact Mark Anderson, 02 8836 5727
Agency Recruitment Site https://careers.dha.gov.au/
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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