The role
About your team
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’ll bring your building expertise to a diverse range of residential projects across Australia. Working closely with Project Managers, you’ll provide specialist technical advice across construction, upgrades and heritage projects, while also supporting DHA’s acquisition and leasing programs.
You’ll play an important role in identifying and managing builder defects and providing practical, expert advice to Regional Office teams on complex building and maintenance matters. This is a great opportunity to use your technical knowledge to solve problems, influence quality outcomes and make a real contribution to DHA’s housing portfolio.
Job description
DHA is seeking an experienced Technical Construction Officer to join the Technical, Heritage, Upgrades & Defects Team. Apply now to enjoy a rewarding career at DHA!
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.
Eligibility requirements
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.
About the agency
At Defence Housing Australia, we provide quality housing and related services to Defence members and families. In doing this, we support the operational, recruitment and retention goals of the Department of Defence. To meet our Defence housing obligations, we are active in Australian residential housing markets, acquiring and developing land, and constructing and purchasing houses. Our staff are located in 19 offices in regional centres and nearby Defence outposts throughout Australia.Notes
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 Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)
How to apply
Apply now with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role. We recommend you read the Australian Public Service Commission’s Cracking the Code guidance on how to write your response. Additionally, you should consider the expected behaviours described in the Australian Public Service Commission’s Integrated Leadership System at this role’s level.
For further information on the position, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack through the online careers site.
Applications close: 11:55pm AEST 19 November 2026.
Any questions? Please contact Bobby Djordjevic – Assistant Director Technical Construction
T: 08 8245 7843 E: [email protected]
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.