Asset and Infrastructure Executive Manager

About Yilli Housing

Yilli Housing is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to supporting thriving and empowered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our work focuses on delivering culturally strong housing and community services that support wellbeing, stability and opportunity.

About the Role

The Executive Manager – Assets and Infrastructure provides strategic and operational leadership for Yilli Housing’s assets, repairs and maintenance, grounds and infrastructure functions. The role is accountable for building a safe, capable and high-performing team and ensuring programs are delivered on time, within funding requirements and to an appropriate quality standard.

The position will establish Yilli’s long-term strategic asset management approach while strengthening the systems, contractor arrangements, data and governance required for day-to-day delivery. Working closely with the CEO, Board, Communities, Government, Finance and Operational teams, the role will ensure that the delivery of asset and infrastructure activities are high quality, cost efficient and meet our obligations under our funding agreements and responsibilities as an asset owner and manager.

This role will promote Aboriginal employment, procurement and supplier development outcomes while maintaining competitive pricing, quality, safety and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Asset and Infrastructure function across asset administration, maintenance and grounds, establishing clear accountabilities, service standards, financial management and performance expectations.
• Build workforce capability through coaching, technical guidance, succession planning, training and effective performance management.
• Develop, implement and maintain a Strategic Asset Management Plan covering Yilli-owned and managed dwellings, homelands and supporting infrastructure.
• Establish asset condition, lifecycle, demand, compliance and investment planning processes that inform annual and long-term priorities.
• Ensure day-to-day delivery of repairs and maintenance, municipal services, construction and infrastructure projects across communities.
• Maintain accurate programmed and scheduled maintenance data, monitor outstanding work orders and complete regular system audits to address unactioned items.
• Develop and implement a competitive panel of suitably qualified contractors to support Yilli’s repairs, upgrades, grounds and infrastructure delivery.
• Establish robust contractor onboarding, licensing, insurance, WHS, cultural safety, performance, pricing and quality assurance requirements.
• Lead the selection, implementation and adoption of a dedicated CRM/work management solution that aligns with or integrates into Yilli’s use of Chintaro and Console.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, Residential Tenancies Act, building, essential services, funding, contractual and organisational obligations relevant to the portfolio.
• Prepare submissions and clear reporting for the Board, CEO, communities, government and funding bodies on program delivery, financial performance, risks and outcomes.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Significant leadership experience across assets, infrastructure, housing, facilities, construction or maintenance portfolios with demonstrated financial and workforce accountability.
2. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic asset management plans, lifecycle programs and capital or upgrade programs.
3. Demonstrated experience in project, contract and procurement management, panel arrangements, contract management, commercial controls and quality assurance.
4. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement working with communities and government funding bodies to inform program design and delivery.
5. Demonstrated experience in financial management, including budgeting, cost control and reporting
6. Demonstrated understanding of WHS, residential tenancy, building, compliance and funding obligations relevant to housing and infrastructure delivery.
7. Experience implementing business systems or CRM/work management solutions and using data to improve delivery and financial control.
8. Relevant tertiary qualifications in asset management, property, construction, engineering, project management, business or related discipline, or equivalent senior experience.
9. Must have or be able to obtain a current Drivers Licence, Police Clearance and Ochre Card.

Desirable

1. Experience working with an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation
2. Previous experience working in the not-for-profit or community housing sectors, with an understanding of governance and operational challenges.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• ·respect and empathy;
• cultural awareness and humility;
• calm and confident leadership;
• reliability and accountability;
• strong judgement and problem-solving skills;
• resilience and the ability to work in a dynamic frontline environment;
• a practical and solutions-focused approach; and
• ·a commitment to treating every person accessing the service with dignity and respect.

📩 How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience relevant to this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.