Asset Renewal and Investment Officer
Community Housing Ltd
Blackburn
Full-time, Onsite
Community Housing Ltd is seeking a skilled Asset Investment and Renewal Officer to contribute to the planning, delivery, and optimisation of capital works programs across its Victorian housing portfolio. This specialist role involves managing capital works projects, analysing asset performance, and supporting investment decisions aimed at improving asset quality, compliance, and long-term sustainability. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors, you will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered efficiently, safely, and with minimal impact to residents.
About You
You are technically capable, practical, and a proactive professional who thrives in a project-based environment. You possess strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement capability, and a practical understanding of construction and asset management.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the State Asset and Facilities Manager, the Asset Investment and Renewal Officer supports annual and long-term capital works and asset renewal programs across CHL’s Victorian portfolio. You will coordinate refurbishment, upgrade, and replacement works, contribute to procurement and tender activities, support defect management, and use asset data to inform investment and renewal priorities.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor capital works projects (upgrades, renewals, refurbishments) to ensure delivery on time and within budget across CHL’s Victorian portfolio.
- Conduct site visits and oversee contractor performance and quality of work.
- Analyse asset condition, performance, and financial data to inform planning and priorities.
- Contribute to capital planning and lifecycle forecasting for the asset portfolio.
- Coordinate with internal teams to schedule and deliver works with minimal tenant disruption.
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure project progress and compliance.
- Support procurement and tender processes, including reviewing scopes and evaluating submissions.
- Track and report on program performance, budgets, and outcomes.
- Provide technical advice, resolve complex asset issues, and support compliance and risk management.
What You’ll Bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management, Construction, Project Management, or a related field.
- Minimum three years’ construction industry experience, ideally client-side or contractor-side.
- Experience managing capital works or construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of building codes, compliance, and construction methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse data and support informed decision making.
- Experience working with contractors and managing project delivery.
- Sound financial management experience and budgeting awareness.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working across internal teams, contractors, and consultants.
- Good analytical skills, Excel capability, and a commitment to CHL’s values and safe work practices.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Police, Working with Children, and NDIS checks where applicable. All pre-employment checks will be arranged during onboarding.
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to meaningful outcomes in the community housing sector.
- Join a collaborative, supportive, and purpose-driven team.
- Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development.
- One day off a year as ‘You Day’ to celebrate you.
- Great salary + Super + Salary Packaging (increase your take-home pay!).
About CHL
Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. CHL is committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need. 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 pays respects to them, their culture, and their Elders past and present.
If you are ready to take the next step in your asset and capital works career whilst working on programs that support safe, sustainable, and affordable housing, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a cover letter by clicking on the link. For a confidential conversation about the position, please contact Robin Mbae, the State Asset and Facilities Manager on rob•••••••@chl.org.au.