Housing Systems Manager

Permanent Full Time|35 hours/weekLocation: Any State Based Location with Hybrid optionsSalary $118,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging BenefitsMake a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in needLife at Mission AustraliaWhen 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 advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we''re building hope and possibility for all.Find out more about us and our purpose.Your opportunityAt Mission Australia Housing, technology matters most when it makes everyday work simpler, clearer and more meaningful for the people who rely on it. As our Housing Systems Manager, you will shape and evolve our housing platforms with staff and residents at the centre designing solutions that are practical, intuitive and seamlessly connected across the entire service system.This role sits at the intersection of housing operations, digital enablement and lived experience. You''ll work closely with frontline teams, leaders, and technical partners to ensure our systems genuinely support service delivery not complicate it. From refining workflows and improving data integrity to strengthening integrations and enhancing reporting, you will take a human-centred, systems-thinking approach to creating tools that enable better decisions and better outcomes.Your key responsibilities will be to:Play a lead role in the systems roadmap and governance, covering Civica (Cx), Assetic, 8x8, SharePoint and the website.Align business processes and system design, translating operational workflows into practical configuration, integrations, data and reporting requirements that work for end users.Drive continuous improvement of core platforms, particularly CX, working with IT and vendors to deliver enhancements that improve staff experience and resident outcomes.Own SharePoint and document management governance, including standards, permissions, audits and version control, so information is findable, current and compliant.Work closely with our housing data team, defining critical data fields and validation rules, guiding dashboards and reports, and ensuring changes meet legislative, contractual and regulatory obligations.Be the SME in systemsrelated projects, scoping issues, testing solutions, coordinating golives, supporting cyclical processes such as rent reviews and water billing, and embedding lessons learned.Build strong internal and vendor partnerships, representing Housing Operations in technical forums, managing risks and issues, and supporting new business implementations and embedding into daily operations.Requirements for successProven experience managing or supporting complex business systems, ideally across housing, community services or another regulated operational environment.Strong ability to translate business needs into clear business process, system, data and reporting requirements, and explain technical concepts in practical, plain language.Demonstrated systemsthinking capability, with an understanding of endtoend impacts across processes, technology, data, compliance and service outcomes.Experience working collaboratively with IT teams, system vendors and crossfunctional stakeholders to deliver system improvements and manage change.Welldeveloped analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and design sustainable, usercentred solutions.High level of organisation and written communication skills, including the ability to develop governance documents, guidance materials and support resources.Current valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.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 benefitsTo ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:Rewarding work every day you know you''re making a real differenceNot-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy supportVolunteering opportunitiesOpportunity to purchase additional annual leaveExtra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day offOur 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 prioritise 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 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 Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.How to applyClick ''Apply'' and send your application todayAs 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

Created: 2026-02-26