Operations Manager

Permanent Full Time
Salary: $130K + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
Location: Camperdown, NSW
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
Every person deserves the stability, dignity and opportunity that comes with having a safe place to call home. At Mission Australia Housing, we're working alongside tenants, communities and partners to create thriving neighbourhoods where people can build brighter futures.
As our Operations Manager, you will lead housing operations across tenancy services, asset management and community development, bringing together people, strategy and purpose to deliver outstanding outcomes for tenants and communities.
Reporting to the State Leader Housing Operations, you will play a key role in strengthening service delivery, driving operational excellence, and helping Mission Australia Housing achieve its vision of building hope and possibility for all.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Lead and develop a high performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, openness and continuous learning
Ensure effective delivery across housing, asset and community development services through an integrated service model
Drive operational performance against KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing action plans
Manage budgets, financial performance and reporting in line with organisational and regulatory requirements
Build and maintain strong relationships with government, funders, regulators and community partners
Collaborate with senior leaders to design and enhance service delivery aligned to evidence and best practice
Oversee recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development of team members to support service excellence
Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory frameworks and contractual obligations
Use data and insights to inform decisions, improve outcomes and support community impact
Champion continuous improvement initiatives and embed a strong customer and community focus
Requirements for Success
Relevant tertiary qualification in Leadership, Community Services, Humanities, Welfare or equivalent experience
Demonstrated operational leadership experience, ideally within social or affordable housing
Experience managing complex programs, budgets and performance reporting framework
Strong understanding of housing operations, tenancy management or asset management practices
Ability to build and sustain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships
Strong leadership capability, including coaching, performance management and change leadership
Excellent communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead within complex, evolving environments
Valid Driver’s licence and WWCC
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Your benefits
Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
Volunteering opportunities
Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au
How to apply
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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you