Housing Australia is the Australian Government's independent housing delivery agency that supports the delivery of Government programs to improve the supply of sustainable, long‐term social and affordable housing, and supports home ownership for more Australians.
About The Role
The Business Engagement Partner plays a key role in connecting business priorities with technology delivery outcomes across Housing Australia. Working closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, platform leaders and vendors, the role supports the planning and delivery of technology initiatives by translating business needs into actionable requirements, coordinating project and vendor activities, and monitoring progress against agreed commitments. This position also helps ensure effective governance, reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement, contributing to the successful delivery of technology solutions that support organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders and technology teams to understand needs, define requirements, and translate business priorities into actionable delivery plans and outcomes.
- Coordinate and support the delivery of technology initiatives, managing project activities, dependencies, risks, timelines, and stakeholder engagement using agile delivery practices.
- Manage vendor implementation activities and performance, tracking deliverables, milestones, service levels, and ensuring vendors meet agreed commitments and business expectations.
- Maintain strong governance and reporting disciplines, including status reporting, risk and issue management, decision tracking, executive updates, and portfolio reporting to support transparent and effective delivery.
Qualifications
- Experience in business engagement, project management, business analysis, or technology delivery, with the ability to manage competing priorities and support successful project outcomes.
- Strong understanding of Agile delivery and project governance, including managing backlogs, delivery plans, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
- Experience working with technology vendors and SaaS solutions, including coordinating deliverables, monitoring performance against SLAs and KPIs, and managing implementation activities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes, prepare governance and reporting materials, exercise sound judgement, and work effectively across business and technology teams.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, technology, project management, business analysis, or a related discipline are desirable. Agile, ITIL, project management, or vendor management certifications will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
Meaningful Impact: Contribute to Australia's housing solutions and work together with stakeholders who have a shared ambition to facilitate more housing for more Australians.
Flexible Work: Our hybrid operating model helps support work‐life integration and fosters meaningful connection and collaboration.
Growth Opportunities: We invest in the development and wellbeing of our people to support personal and professional growth.
Collaborative Culture: Join a purpose‐driven team that works as One Team supporting each other and striving for excellence.
We are an equal opportunity employer who values and celebrates diversity.
Business Engagement Partner employer: Housing Australia
Housing Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful housing solutions across the nation. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to employee growth, you will thrive in a flexible work environment that values work-life integration while making a tangible impact on the lives of Australians. Join us in building a better future, where your legal expertise will play a crucial role in shaping sustainable housing outcomes.
