Specialist Accommodation Manager

Make the difference that matters

Downer is proud to partner with Homes Victoria to deliver property maintenance services that support safe, well-maintained social housing and stronger communities across Victoria. Together, we help ensure critical and infrastructure services are at their best when communities need them most.

We have an opportunity for a Specialist Accommodation Manager to join our Homes Victoria team. In this role, you will manage disability and access modification works and specialist accommodation services in line with Occupational Therapist directions and Homes Victoria standards. Your work will contribute directly to safe, accessible and compliant outcomes for specialist accommodation residents for Homes Victoria and the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Manage delivery of disability and access modification works to comply with Occupational Therapist directions, DDA requirements and access standards.
• Provide operational oversight of maintenance, vacant and upgrade works at Specialist Accommodation properties, including access, security and behavioural requirements.
• Act as key contact for Specialist Accommodation agencies and Occupational Therapists, coordinating communication and resolving issues.
• Provide direction and oversight to Service Delivery Partners delivering specialist works, addressing performance, quality or compliance issues and escalating where required.
• Ensure works meet contractual, legislative and Homes Victoria requirements and support audits, reporting and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualification in building, construction, facilities management, allied health, disability services or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Current driver’s licence (mandatory).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of disability access obligations and standards, including the Disability Discrimination Act and Australian Standards for Access and Mobility.
• Experience managing delivery of disability and access modification works in accordance with OT directions and relevant guidelines.
• Strong planning and coordination capability to organise trades and schedules in occupied or sensitive environments.
• Competence using Works Management Systems to schedule, track and maintain accurate job records and evidence.

More than anything, you will bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering safe, accessible and compliant outcomes for specialist accommodation residents for our customer and the communities we serve.

Why Downer?
At Downer, the work you do matters. We deliver and support essential services and infrastructure that people and communities rely on every day. When you join us, you will be supported to grow, contribute to something meaningful and shape a future that works for you.

Support you can count on
Safety comes first. You will be part of a team that looks out for each other, with practical support and benefits to help you thrive at work and outside it.

• Training and development to build your capability and support your career.
• Employee Assistance Program providing professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
• Perks@Downer, including healthcare discounts and savings across a range of everyday purchases.
• A strong focus on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and working together as one team.

Be part of something big
Across government, health, education, defence, social housing and essential facilities, our people help deliver services that matter to millions. Your skills and experience will help keep essential services running and communities thriving.
  
Shape your future
Whether you want to deepen your expertise, move into leadership or take on a new challenge, you will have access to opportunities across teams, projects and locations to shape a career that works for you.

Make your next move matter. Apply today and bring your skills, experience and perspective to work that makes a genuine difference.

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