Job no: 493817
Work type: Full Time, Full Time / Part Time
Location: Darwin, Townsville, Perth
Classification: DHA Level 6
About us
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.
As part of the Service Delivery team, Asset Management function, you will help your broader team meet their delivery objectives for high quality housing services, including maintenance services, stock management, and contractor performance.
The Asset Management function is responsible for the delivery of construction, maintenance, upgrades and heritage programs. As a member the Technical, Heritage, Upgrades & Defects (THUD) Team, you will provide technical support to the Asset Management function and other DHA staff.
About the role
As a Technical Construction Officer, you will provide expertise and technical knowledge in locations around Australia to Project Managers on residential construction, upgrade and heritage projects, as well as support acquisition and leasing provisioning programs. You will also be responsible for providing your expertise and knowledge with managing builder's defects and provide specialised advice to DHA Regional Office staff to assist with complex building maintenance issues.
Benefits for working at DHA include:
* 15.4% superannuation
* Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
* Work-life balance and flexible working options
* A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
* Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
* Career progression and opportunities
* ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location
For information on DHA's Employee Value Proposition, visit our website .
Note: All successful applicants are required to hold a valid Driver Licence, a White Card, and be eligible to complete a Baseline Vetting security clearance for consideration of the Australian Government SecurityVettingAgency (AGSVA)
How to apply
To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word pitch, addressing the requirements of the role.
For more information about the role, click View Candidate Information Pack button below.
Applications close: 11:55pm AEST 22 February 2026.
Please contact Matthew Clarke - Director Technical Construction, Heritage, Upgrades, Defects
Order of Merit
A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.
Inclusion and Diversity
DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.
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