Company Overview

Launch Housing is an independent Melbourne-based community organisation that delivers housing and homelessness services to disadvantaged Victorians. Launch Housing is the provider of choice for clients and the ‘go to’ organisation on housing and homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community. Clients are at the centre of everything they do and are actively involved in the design, delivery and evaluation of housing and support services, policy development, advocacy and fundraising.

Launch Housing manages in excess of 1700 accommodation units comprising owned assets and assets managed on behalf of third parties, including the Victorian government. These properties provide short, medium and long-term accommodation for disadvantaged Victorians.

Through partnerships, research and evidence-based approaches, Launch Housing will continue the tradition of pioneering new methods and fresh ways to develop sustainable solutions to end homelessness.

Position Overview

Launch Housing’s Housing Supply Strategy sets an ambitious goal of commencing the delivery of 900 new units over 5 years at a time when the Victorian government is investing widely in social and affordable housing through its $5.3B Big Housing Build.

Reporting to the General Manager – Housing Supply, the Development & Acquisitions Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of housing projects of varying size and complexity in addition to actively sourcing new housing projects through relationships with government bodies and prospective development partners.

Position Responsibilities

The general responsibilities for this role will include, but may not be limited to:

• Prospecting for new projects by developing and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders such as state government departments and agencies, local government, developers, land owners and institutions.
• Preparing project concepts, feasibility studies, business cases and conducting due diligence activities for new projects.
• Management and administration of pre-construction works, construction delivery and post-construction works of Launch Housing’s housing projects; ensuring timely delivery, budget control and quality are maintained.
• Ensuring effective communication with all constituents, funding bodies and stakeholders, while ensuring effective and positive promotion of the organisation and its activities.
• Identifying, developing and retaining effective relationships with relevant project stakeholders; such as consultants, statutory authorities, builders, suppliers and contractors.

Position Requirements

To be successful you must possess the following:

• Demonstrated experience in property development and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain lasting relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• A genuine commitment to the values of Launch Housing and their mission to end homelessness.

You'll be joining a team who have the passion and drive to change the lives of thousands of Melbournians.

To register your interest for this opportunity, please follow the instructions to apply, or contact Liana Le Gros on 0419 285 708.