Business Partner - SDA Partnerships, Affordable Housing & Capital

Location: Geelong

Brand: Corporate Services

Date Posted: 2 Feb 2026

Location: Wathaurong Country – Geelong
Salary: 103,010 to 116,706 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: Hybrid / Full time

Job number: 2898

Hey you!

genU is looking for a Business Partner - SDA Partnerships, Affordable Housing and Capital to join our Property and Fleet team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing relationships with SDA partners and supporting the planning and delivery of new SDA projects.

Our Property and Fleet team oversees genU’s owned and leased properties and vehicle fleet across Australia, ensuring the right infrastructure is in place to deliver high-quality services to our clients.

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

We're open to flexible hours arrangements – because great people thrive in different ways.

What you’ll do

Lead the engagement and establishment of productive partnerships and collaborations with existing and potential SDA providers;

Monitor and respond to tenancy risks, breaches, or incidents involving SDA participants in genU listed properties;

Maintain documentation for NDIA audits, property certifications, tenancy agreements and external SDA provider compliance;

Ensure compliance with NDIS and SDA design standards and regulations;

Work with genU procurement department to develop tenders for various national contracts where appropriate;

Manage tenancy allocations, rental agreements, and ongoing tenancy matters for affordable housing stock.

What you’ll bring

Strong knowledge of the property management industry and associated legislation;

Demonstrated understanding of construction industry contracts;

Proven experience in domestic construction and commercial fit-out coordination and management;

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret architectural and consultant drawings;

Proven capability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and deliver effective business outcomes;

Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills;

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Bonus points for

Certificate IV in Building and Construction or similar.

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice or higher

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

Flexibility - full time, part time, or job share plus hybrid working

Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits

Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.

Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi

Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program

Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

15 days personal leave – 5 days extra to National Employment Standards*

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE. (Only from our careers page.)

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitment@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6119