The Organisation
Founded in 1961 by WWII War Widow Jessie Vasey, Vasey is a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation providing secure, independent residential accommodation for older Australians, with a preference for veterans and their families. Operating five retirement villages across key Sydney locations, Vasey supports a thriving community of more than 370 residents across 309 homes.

With a proud heritage of supporting those who have served our country, Vasey is embarking on an exciting new chapter through the development of a Veteran Affordable Housing Strategy designed to address housing insecurity and create sustainable housing pathways for veterans and their families.

The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Veteran Housing Manager is a newly created leadership role responsible for designing, establishing and delivering Vasey's Veteran Affordable Housing Strategy across NSW.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a program from the ground up, identifying unmet need, securing funding, building strategic partnerships and creating practical housing solutions that improve outcomes for veterans and their families. Key responsibilities include:

Developing and implementing Vasey's Veteran Affordable Housing Strategy
Identifying housing needs and designing veteran-specific housing solutions
Building partnerships across government, housing, veteran and community sectors
Securing funding through grants, philanthropy and social impact investment
Developing business cases, feasibility assessments and funding submissions
Supporting the growth of affordable housing opportunities across metropolitan and regional NSW
Monitoring program outcomes, social impact measures and strategic performance
Acting as an ambassador for Vasey across policy, funding and sector forums

About You
You are a strategic and commercially minded, who is passionate about creating positive social impact and improving housing outcomes for veteran communities. You will bring:

Experience within affordable housing, community housing, social impact, veterans' services or related sectors
Demonstrated success developing and implementing strategic programs or service models
Experience securing funding, grants, partnerships or investment opportunities
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across government, community and private sectors
Experience developing business cases, feasibility studies and reporting frameworks
Strong commercial acumen combined with a genuine commitment to social purpose outcomes
Excellent written communication and funding submission capabilities
An understanding of veteran support systems, housing policy or social services will be highly regarded

What's on Offer

Opportunity to create and lead a new strategic initiative with significant social impact
Work directly with the CEO and Executive Team to shape Vasey's future direction
Build meaningful partnerships across the housing, government and veteran sectors
Drive innovative solutions to address veteran housing insecurity
Join a respected organisation with a proud legacy supporting veterans and their families
Purpose-driven role where your work will directly improve lives and strengthen communities
Sydney-based role with engagement across metropolitan and regional NSW

How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Naomi McIntosh of The Orchard Talent Group on email Naomi@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early applications are encouraged.
Applications close Friday 3rd July 2026.

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