Community Housing Limited (CHL) Group of Companies is an innovative and best practice affordable housing organisation which assists access to, develops and manages sustainable housing for people in need. Our Project Services team is essential in ensuring the continued delivery and expansion of new social and affordable housing services our organisation can provide. This senior position will have a national focus and can be located at one of our offices in Victoria, New South Wales, or South Australia.You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and recommending the financial and commercial aspects of projects for CHL, being actively involved in pursuing our organisation’s objective. You will source and analyse project documentation to assess opportunities, working in partnership with key stakeholders to drive development, business growth, and deliver quality project outcomes.You will: Develop and initiate business and funding opportunitiesAssess the financial and social viability of opportunities and projects Complete due diligence including the identification and management of risk to ensure the viability of each opportunityPrepare Business Cases and Project Proposals for Senior Management Manage the preparation and delivery of tender and grant funding submissions, including extensive stakeholder management in accordance with agreed strategic directionBuild and develop partnerships with key stakeholders that assist in establishing innovative funding and project opportunities Negotiate commercial and project funding arrangements for project implementation and deliveryWhat will success look like?You will have extensive experience in a similar role within the Banking, Finance and/or Property Development sector, including leading a team. In addition, you will have a strong background in writing property/housing related tenders and submissions with a focus on commercial outcomes. You will also have:A talent for building relationships and working in partnership with key stakeholders,The ability to confidently communicate to a range of audiences, including outstanding negotiation skillsIn-depth understanding and knowledge of financial analysis when evaluating project opportunities and continued viabilityThe ability to lead and manage staff while promoting a positive work cultureA commitment to the right of all people to affordable and sustainable housing.In return we offer a competitive salary, access to training and development and a range of other excellent benefits. For more information about working with The CHL Group please visit our website https://chl.org.au/careers/working-at-chl/benefits-of-working-at-chl/.CHL actively promotes safe working with children, a satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a working with children check.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, present and emerging. Applications close: Friday 30 July 2021Position Description AUDBox Hill3128