Operations Support Officer

About this role

Take the next step with DHA! Join our Service Operations Team and enjoy meaningful work and great career opportunities. 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. To find out more about DHA, please refer to our website or read our latest Annual Report . About your team The Service Delivery Group is responsible for meeting DHA’s delivery objectives in the provision of quality housing services including provision, stock management, housing allocation, living-in accommodation and repairs, maintenance and tenancy services. Service Operations maintain the regional offices which serve as the ADF member's first point-of-contact for all housing services including allocations, rent allowance and home maintenance. In addition to managing the incoming member's tenancy, regional office staff members are a valued source of local knowledge on community services and housing market conditions. About the role As an Operations Support Officer, you'll play a key role in keeping DHA operations running smoothly through the delivery of exceptional administrative, property, facilities, and customer support services. In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you'll support residential property management activities, coordinate maintenance and repairs, manage scheduling and operational workflows, and build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Your efforts will help ensure seamless day-to-day operations and positive outcomes for the Defence community we support. This is a Non-ongoing Engagement for a period of up to 12 months with possibility of extension or permanency. Note: All successful applicants are required to hold a valid Driver's Licence.