DHA is seeking a Technical Construction Officer to join our team to provide expertise and technical knowledge to assist with the management of residential and heritage properties. Apply now and be part of a rewarding career at DHA About us Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is a Nationally Recognised Government Business Enterprise with the primary role of providing housing and related services to Defence and their families. DHA manages one of Australia's largest national housing portfolios of about 17,000 properties and has an opportunity for an experienced Technical Construction Officer to join the team. About your team As part of the Service Delivery team, Property function, you will help your broader team meet their delivery objectives for high quality housing services, including provisioning, maintenance services, stock management, housing allocation and living-in accommodation booking services. The Property function is responsible for the delivery of developments, construction, acquisitions, sales, upgrades and heritage programs. As a member the Technical, Heritage, Upgrades & Defects (THUD) Team, you will provide technical support to the Property function and other DHA staff. The key duties of the position include About the role As a Technical Construction Officer, you will provide expertise and technical knowledge in locations around Australia to Project Managers on residential construction, upgrade and heritage projects, as well as support acquisition and leasing provisioning programs. You will also be responsible for providing your expertise and knowledge with managing builder's defects and provide specialised advice to DHA Regional Office staff to assist with complex building maintenance issues. This role will be responsible for: Managing, coordinating and reporting on works completed by contractors including quality assurance, accuracy against scopes and in a timely fashion Providing a high level of specialist technical advice and assistance with complex building maintenance issues to various stakeholders Conduct property inspections to identify and quantify issues, risks and defects Benefits for working at DHA include: 15.4% superannuation Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year Work-life balance Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work Opportunities for growth and development Career progression and opportunities ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location For information on DHA's Employee Value Proposition, visit our website .