Procurement & Facilities Manager

Overview

About Launch Housing: Launch Housing is an independent Melbourne-based community organisation committed to ending homelessness. From providing housing and an innovative range of support, education and employment services, we bring solutions to homelessness under one roof for thousands at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. With over 400 staff across 16 locations in metropolitan Melbourne, we combine direct action with advocacy, research and innovation to drive change.

Our people are the backbone of our organisation, and supporting their wellbeing and professional development is critical to our ability to help our clients and the community. We value lived experience and diversity, and provide high-quality training and supervision, wellbeing days, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more to ensure your career with us is fulfilling. Don't just walk past homelessness. Join the solution.

Base pay range: A$113,405.80/yr - A$118,432.94/yr

What you'll be doing

• Developing and implementing procurement strategy, policy, procedures, and systems that support transparent and efficient purchasing
• Managing, or supporting where appropriate, end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and supplier selection
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with major suppliers, service providers, landlords/agents (leases), and partners, with external legal advice where required; coaching Contract Managers and quality assuring contracts
• Monitoring contract performance, compliance, and risk to ensure value for money and service quality
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and service providers
• Evaluating supplier performance and resolving issues to maintain continuity of service
• Ensuring procurement and contracting activities comply with legal, regulatory, and funding requirements
• Identifying and mitigating procurement-related risks, including ethical sourcing and conflicts of interest
• Working with finance and operations to manage procurement budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Tracking and reporting procurement spend, trends, and efficiencies, including maintaining Launch Housing's Contracts Register
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement of goods and services for residential accommodation, office operations, and client support programs
• Supporting emergency procurement needs in response to urgent housing or service delivery requirements
• Promoting sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices
• Engaging social enterprises and local suppliers, including First Nations suppliers, aligning with Launch Housing's values

What we\'re looking for (key selection criteria)

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies, and systems that ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes including tendering, evaluation, and supplier selection
• Strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, and management, including coaching others and ensuring quality assurance across contracts
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and funding requirements relevant to procurement and contracting
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure service quality and value for money
• Experience monitoring supplier performance, resolving issues, and managing procurement risks including ethical sourcing and conflicts of interest
• Experience overseeing maintenance and compliance of residential and office facilities, including managing contractors and service providers
• Knowledge of building codes, tenancy laws, and occupational health and safety regulations
• Ability to support facility upgrades, relocations, and sustainability initiatives while maintaining a safe and dignified environment
• Experience managing vehicle fleets, including maintenance scheduling, compliance, and cost tracking
• Ability to develop and implement fleet policies and procedures, and promote safe and sustainable vehicle use
• Familiarity with fleet performance monitoring and opportunities such as electric vehicles and fleet technologies
• Strong financial management skills, including budget development, cost control, and reporting across procurement, facilities, and fleet operations
• Ability to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, support staff development, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and external partners
• Demonstrated commitment to socially responsible procurement, including engagement with social enterprises and First Nations suppliers
• Experience promoting environmentally sustainable practices in procurement, facilities, and fleet management
• Understanding of, or a demonstrated commitment to upholding, Child Safe Standards in the workplace
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of Launch Housing and our mission to end homelessness

What we offer

• Contributing to meaningful work and giving back to the community
• Wellbeing days, ceremonial leave, carers leave and study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Purchased leave
• 17.5% leave loading
• 8 weeks' gender-neutral paid parental leave after 12 months of service for both primary and secondary carers
• Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing
• Tax-free salary packaging for personal expenses
• Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation
• A positive, supportive, and progressive work environment

More information

Applications close 30 August 2025.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click on "Apply for this job" button. Please submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV.

For a copy of the position description please contact us at

Equity, inclusion and safety

Launch Housing is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We acknowledge lived experience as a valuable perspective and encourage people with a lived experience of homelessness to apply. We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and require all hires to hold valid Working with Children Checks and satisfactory criminal history checks.

Notes

Launch Housing is a dog-friendly organisation; please contact the relevant Hiring Manager if you have any questions before interview. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at

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