Company Description

Our Mid Market and Private team at KPMG Australia is a specialist division focused on supporting emerging and mid-market private and not for profit businesses. Our mission is to unlock tangible value for clients—from strategy through to execution—by leveraging technology and deep practitioner and operational expertise.

Within the division, our Management Consulting team, partners with clients to tackle their most complex business challenges. A key part of this is our Social and Affordable housing, Strategy & Operations division, which works closely with all levels of governments, community and disability housing organisations, along with private developers and financiers, to define strategic direction, optimise partnership models, enhance service delivery, and drive transformative change, that results in increased availability and affordability of housing across Australia. We bring together deep public and community housing sector knowledge, housing and social impact policy experience, analytical rigour, and operational insight to deliver lasting impact.

Job Description

Forming part of the Social and Affordable Housing Strategy & Operations team, this Manager role will play a key role in strategic and operational transformation initiatives for clients delivering or seeking to deliver, more social, affordable and disability housing by:

• Delivering strategy projects – supporting organisations and agencies to define policy direction and implementation, enhance partnership models, improve operational efficiency, and respond to evolving housing demand.

• Manage client relationships, project teams, and deliverables with a focus on quality and innovation.

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of the social and affordable housing advisory practice.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop sector specific tailored solutions that align with client goals.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• Proven management experience within public or community housing organisations.

• Project or operational management experience, ideally having led or managed small projects or engagements.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

• Experience working within a consulting environment is highly regarded but not essential.

• A growth mindset and desire to build your own capability and team.

Why join us?

• Work in a collaborative, high-performing team with national reach.

• Access to professional development, leadership pathways, and mentoring.

• Be part of shaping Australia’s housing future through impactful advisory work.

• Relocation support available for candidates moving to Hobart for the role.

• Ideal for someone seeking a career-defining move and lifestyle change.

This role suits a social and affordable housing practitioner, with operational property and or tenancy management experience, looking for a new challenge in a collaborative, high-impact environment. Candidates from Big 4, mid-tier firms, government, or community housing backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

We are looking for applicants that have Tertiary qualifications in business, social care, property, or a related field.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.