Project Delivery Lead – Build to Rent

About UsCommunity Housing Limited (CHL) is a national, purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality social and affordable homes across Australia. We currently manage over 12,000 homes and are expanding our impact to scale the delivery of safe, secure, and affordable housing that enables individuals and communities to thrive.At CHL, we foster a collaborative team culture where every member plays a vital role in achieving our mission. We build strong partnerships, encourage innovation, and broaden our influence to create lasting, positive change, ensuring that everyone has access to a place to call home The RoleAs the Project Delivery Lead – Build-to-Rent (BTR), you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and implementation of our BTR projects, aligning outcomes with CHL’s strategic objectives and contractual commitments. You will drive project performance across development, operational mobilisation, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and risk oversight to ensure exceptional project outcomes that align with our values and mission.This role acts as a central point of accountability, coordinating cross-functional teams and representing CHL to key stakeholders. You will lead improvements and efficiencies across the project lifecycle and play an active role in our senior leadership group, contributing to support our vision of a world without housing poverty.Key responsibilitiesIn this role you will:End-to-End Project Delivery – Lead and coordinate the successful implementation of Build-to-Rent projects, ensuring alignment with CHL’s strategic goals, timelines, and quality standards.Stakeholder Engagement & Contract Management – Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, fostering strong relationships, leading negotiations, and ensuring contractual obligations are met.Financial & Risk Oversight – Monitor budgets, conduct scenario planning, and proactively identify and mitigate commercial and delivery risks to maintain financial performance and project viability.Operational Improvement & Governance – Identify and implement process improvements and cost efficiencies across the project lifecycle, while delivering timely, accurate reporting to internal governance bodies.About youYou are an experienced project leader with at least 10 years of success delivering large-scale housing or infrastructure projects. You bring strong commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a deep understanding of contract and risk management. With a background in managing cross function teams, you thrive in complex environments and are driven by purpose-led work and commitment to driving positive housing outcomes.To be successful in this role, you will have the following:10 years experience in project management and leadershipBachelors degree in related discipline. Post Graduate qualification in related discipline highly regardedStrong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence across internal and external stakeholder groups.Proven track record in project leading the delivery and implementation of large-scale housing project.Demonstrated Commercial acumen and ability to manage and optimise financial performance and identify and manage riskStrong negotiation and contractual management experience.Commitment to CHL’s mission and values.Please note that satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present. AUD Melbourne 3004

Project Delivery Lead - Build to Rent

  • Be the driving force leading impactful housing projects
  • Full time fixed term role within a dynamic program
  • Salary Packaging options to increase your take-home pay

About Us

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a national, purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality social and affordable homes across Australia. We currently manage over 12,000 homes and are expanding our impact to scale the delivery of safe, secure, and affordable housing that enables individuals and communities to thrive.

At CHL, we foster a collaborative team culture where every member plays a vital role in achieving our mission. We build strong partnerships, encourage innovation, and broaden our influence to create lasting, positive change, ensuring that everyone has access to a place to call home

 The Role

As the Project Delivery Lead – Build-to-Rent (BTR), you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and implementation of our BTR projects, aligning outcomes with CHL’s strategic objectives and contractual commitments. You will drive project performance across development, operational mobilisation, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and risk oversight to ensure exceptional project outcomes that align with our values and mission.

This role acts as a central point of accountability, coordinating cross-functional teams and representing CHL to key stakeholders. You will lead improvements and efficiencies across the project lifecycle and play an active role in our senior leadership group, contributing to support our vision of a world without housing poverty.

Key responsibilities

In this role you will:

  • End-to-End Project Delivery – Lead and coordinate the successful implementation of Build-to-Rent projects, ensuring alignment with CHL’s strategic goals, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Contract Management – Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, fostering strong relationships, leading negotiations, and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
  • Financial & Risk Oversight – Monitor budgets, conduct scenario planning, and proactively identify and mitigate commercial and delivery risks to maintain financial performance and project viability.
  • Operational Improvement & Governance – Identify and implement process improvements and cost efficiencies across the project lifecycle, while delivering timely, accurate reporting to internal governance bodies.

About you

You are an experienced project leader with at least 10 years of success delivering large-scale housing or infrastructure projects. You bring strong commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a deep understanding of contract and risk management. With a background in managing cross function teams, you thrive in complex environments and are driven by purpose-led work and commitment to driving positive housing outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

  • 10 years experience in project management and leadership
  • Bachelors degree in related discipline. Post Graduate qualification in related discipline highly regarded
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence across internal and external stakeholder groups.
  • Proven track record in project leading the delivery and implementation of large-scale housing project.
  • Demonstrated Commercial acumen and ability to manage and optimise financial performance and identify and manage risk
  • Strong negotiation and contractual management experience.
  • Commitment to CHL’s mission and values.

Please note that satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).

As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.

To apply online, please click on "Apply" below.

To be considered applicants must respond to the application questions and submit a cover letter and resume. For a confidential conversation about the position please contact Emma Spano, Chief Investment Officer at emma.spano@chl.org.au or 03 9978 9090.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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