Non-Executive Director – Coast2Bay Housing Group / Purpose Real Estate

Windsor Group has been appointed by Purpose Real Estate (PRE), to manage this Director search. As a profit‑for‑purpose organisation, we support our clients through ethical, values‑aligned recruitment across the nonprofit, government and commercial sectors. 

Purpose Real Estate (PRE) is a registered charity and purpose-driven social enterprise within the Coast2Bay Housing Group. Established to combine commercial property expertise with meaningful community impact, PRE reinvests 100% of its profits into housing initiatives that support people and communities experiencing housing need. Through its property activities, it plays an important role in creating affordable housing opportunities and strengthening housing outcomes across Queensland.

PRE is part of the Coast2Bay Housing Group, a Tier 1 community housing provider that develops, owns and manages affordable and social housing. Together, the organisations share a commitment to creating homes, building strong communities and transforming lives through safe, secure and affordable housing solutions. This unique model enables the organisation to generate commercial success while directly contributing to affordable housing outcomes and stronger communities across Queensland.

Established on the Sunshine Coast in 1993, Coast2Bay has grown into one of regional Queensland’s leading housing organisations, supporting more than 1,500 tenants across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Noosa and Gympie regions. The organisation works in partnership with government, community organisations and the private sector to deliver sustainable housing outcomes in communities facing significant housing affordability challenges.

Together, Coast2Bay and Purpose Real Estate represent a unique model in which commercial capability and social purpose work hand in hand. As the affordable housing sector continues to evolve, PRE is helping create opportunities for growth, innovation and impact, ensuring commercial success directly contributes to improving the lives of people most in need.

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Queensland’s housing sector is facing unprecedented demand for affordable and community housing. Against this backdrop, Purpose Real Estate and Coast2Bay are expanding their capacity to deliver sustainable housing solutions that address both immediate housing need and long-term community wellbeing.

Purpose Real Estate plays an increasingly important role in this strategy. Through its social enterprise model, PRE generates commercial returns that are reinvested into housing initiatives and projects that support individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity. The organisation’s ability to balance commercial discipline with social impact positions it uniquely within the housing sector.

As its property activities, affordable housing portfolio and related services continue to expand, PRE is focused on maintaining strong governance, prudent risk management and strategic oversight. The Board is committed to ensuring that growth remains sustainable, mission-aligned and capable of delivering meaningful outcomes for communities across Queensland.

Looking ahead, the organisation will continue to pursue opportunities that increase affordable housing supply, strengthen community outcomes and enhance its capacity to make a lasting social impact through commercially successful and purpose-driven activities.

This appointment comes at an important stage in the development of Purpose Real Estate, a subsidiary entity, within the Coast2Bay Group, that is playing an increasingly significant role in the organisation’s affordable housing and property management activities. As the portfolio continues to expand and governance obligations become increasingly complex, the Board is seeking to strengthen its capability through the appointment of an experienced Non-Executive Director.

Purpose Real Estate operates within a dynamic environment characterised by portfolio growth, increasing asset complexity and an expanding role in affordable housing and property-related services. The organisation requires contemporary governance oversight to support sustainable growth, prudent risk management and strong regulatory compliance.

For Directors, this creates an opportunity to apply significant property and governance expertise in a role where every strategic decision has the potential to deliver both commercial value and lasting social impact

As a member of the Board, the successful candidate will contribute independent judgement, strategic insight and sector perspective to support effective governance and long-term organisational success.

Operating as a governance board rather than an operational body, the incoming Director will be expected to:

• Provide strategic oversight of Purpose Real Estate’s growth, performance and risk profile.
• Contribute informed perspectives on property, housing and commercial sector developments.
• Support effective governance of affordable housing, property management and related activities.
• Monitor compliance with relevant regulatory, licensing and governance obligations.
• Participate actively in Board deliberations, offering constructive challenge and independent judgement.
• Help balance commercial objectives with the broader social purpose of the Coast2Bay Group.

Board Culture 

Purpose Real Estate benefits from the broader governance culture established across the Coast2Bay Group, characterised by collaboration, professionalism and strong governance discipline. The Boards are recognised for their highly collegiate and consensus-based approach, with Directors encouraged to contribute their specialist expertise while working collectively toward agreed outcomes. Debate is robust, respectful and focused on achieving the best organisational outcomes. 

Directors are expected to operate strategically, maintaining a clear distinction between governance and operational management. The culture values professional expertise, intellectual rigor, continuous improvement and active engagement in Board and Committee processes.  

While commercially focused and increasingly sophisticated in its governance framework, the organisation remains deeply committed to its social purpose. The successful candidate will demonstrate an appreciation of the critical role housing plays in improving community outcomes and will be motivated by both commercial excellence and social impact.  

Position Description

Leadership & People
Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as an experienced and independent Non-Executive Director. The successful candidate will actively participate in governance discussions, build productive relationships with fellow Directors and contribute positively to a collaborative, consensus-driven Board environment. Previous Board experience within regulated, property-related or commercial environments will be highly regarded.  

Strategy & Planning
Ability to contribute strategic insight and commercial judgement to support the ongoing growth of Purpose Real Estate. The successful candidate will help guide long-term planning, assess opportunities and risks associated with portfolio growth, and ensure governance decisions remain aligned with both commercial objectives and Coast2Bay’s broader organisational purpose.  

Operational or Technical Expertise
While the role is governance-focused rather than operational, the Board is seeking a Director with deep technical expertise from the real estate sector. This may include experience in commercial real estate, property management, facilities management, corporate licensed agencies, commercial landlord environments or related property industries. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of property-sector governance, trust accounting, licensing requirements, tenancy obligations, compliance frameworks and the broader regulatory environment governing real estate operations. Experience within large and sophisticated property organisations is strongly preferred. Legal expertise relating to the Property Occupations Act or property-sector regulation would also be beneficial.  

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
The successful candidate will bring professional credibility, industry networks and external perspective that strengthen governance oversight and organisational reputation. Established relationships across the property, real estate, facilities management, development or affordable housing sectors will be highly valued, together with the ability to positively influence strategic outcomes and support stakeholder confidence.  

Values, Integrity & Cultural Alignment
Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, accountability and governance. The successful candidate will understand the distinction between governance and management, contribute positively to the Board’s collaborative culture and align commercial property expertise with the organisation’s commitment to expanding housing opportunities and supporting vulnerable communities. They will embrace Coast2Bay’s purpose-driven approach while providing professional, independent and commercially disciplined oversight. 

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished senior executive, business leader or Non-Executive Director with experience gained within the property, real estate, facilities management, housing, development or related sectors. 

They will bring strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a governance mindset, together with the confidence to contribute independently while working constructively within a collegiate Board environment. 

The successful candidate will be recognised for their integrity, sound judgement and professional credibility. They will demonstrate an ability to analyse complex issues, ask insightful questions and contribute to high-quality decision-making. 

Importantly, they will be motivated by the organisation’s purpose and understand the role that effective governance plays in supporting both commercial performance and positive housing outcomes for communities. 

Windsor Group and Coast2Bay are committed to equal opportunity employment practices. Applications will be assessed on merit, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. An offer of appointment will be made to the applicant whose written application and interview performance best demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Windsor Group will review applications as they are received. We encourage early applications, as screening begins immediately. Process steps: 

• Initial screening by Windsor Group 
• Consultant interview 
• Client panel interview(s) 
• Assessments (if required) 
• Reference checks 

Indicative timeline: 

• Weeks 1–3: Screening 
• Week 4-5: Windsor Group interviews 

We will keep candidates updated throughout each stage. 

When submitting your application, ensure your application includes: 

• An up-to-date resume (in Word format) 
• A covering letter (in Word format) outlining your interest and expertise relevant to the role 

Submit your application quoting reference number MCIDRE to apply@windsor-group.com.au. For more information, please contact Mike Conroy on 07 3211 0001.  

Your application will be acknowledged by email within one business day. 

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