Procurement & Facilities Manager
Procurement & Facilities Manager
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14-08-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 113405 - 118432
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
14-08-2025
Job Description
Why join Launch Housing
Launch Housing is an independent Melbourne based community organisation passionately committed to ending homelessness. From providing high quality 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 the crisis and trauma of homelessness. With over 400 staff working across 16 locations in metropolitan Melbourne we combine direct action with advocacy research and innovation to drive widespread 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 in our staff and provide high-quality training & supervision wellbeing days access to an Employee Assistance Program and much much more to ensure your career with us is fulfilling.
Dont just walk past homelessness. Join the solution.
Our permanent and fixed-term employee benefits include:
Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something 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 the primary and secondary carer
Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing
A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses
Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
Positive supportive and progressive work environment
About the opportunity:
Reporting to the Group Manager - Quality & Continuous Improvement the Procurement & Facilities Manager isresponsible for Launch Housings procurement contracts facilities and fleet.
This role will lead and manage the procurement and contract functions to support the delivery of services to
clients/renters at risk of or experiencing homelessness and to support the operations of the organisation. This roleensures that goods and services are sourced ethically cost-effectively and in alignment with Launch Housingsmission values and compliance obligations.
This role will oversee and support the effective management maintenance and safety of all residential and officefacilities operated by Launch Housing. This role ensures that buildings are safe functional compliant and welcomingfor both clients/renters and staff.
This role will lead and manage the efficient safe and cost-effective operation of Launch Housings fleet vehiclesensuring all vehicles are maintained in accordance with regulatory standards and Launch Housing policiessupporting the delivery of homelessness and renter services to the Melbourne community.
This role is permanent full-time based in Collingwood.
What youll 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.
- With the support of external legal advice where required or appropriate drafting reviewing negotiating and managing contracts with major suppliers service providers landlords/agents (leases) and partners. And supporting/coaching Contract Managers to do this for contracts they are responsible for as well as quality assuring these contracts.
- Monitoring contract performance compliance and risk ensuring value for money and service quality through strong relationships management and communication practices.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and service providers.
- Evaluating supplier performance and resolve issues to ensure 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 conflict of interest.
- Working closely with finance and operational teams to manage procurement budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Tracking and reporting on procurement spend trends and efficiencies including maintaining Launch Housings Contracts Register.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate 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.
- Seeking opportunities to engage social enterprises and local suppliers including First Nations suppliers that align with Launch Housings values.
What were looking for (key selection criteria):
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies policies and systems that ensure transparency compliance and efficiency.
- Proven ability to manage end-to-end procurement processes including tendering evaluation and supplier selection.
- Strong skills in contract drafting negotiation and management including the ability to coach others and ensure 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 in monitoring supplier performance resolving issues and managing procurement risks including ethical sourcing and conflicts of interest.
- Experience overseeing the 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 for staff and clients.
- Demonstrated experience in 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 innovation 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.
$113405.80 - $118432.94 a year
Superannuation
NFP Salary Packaging (tax savings!)
Additional Wellbeing Leave Available
For more information please contact Arianna Broadbent on
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
Launch Housing offers a wide range of career opportunities and employs a diverse range of talent. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons to apply!We acknowledge respect and celebrate Aboriginal cultures languages connections to Country and heritage customs and practices. Were committed to support Aboriginal peoples to obtain genuine and fulfilling career with us!
Launch Housing is a dog-friendly organisation which allows dog owners to bring them in some of our sites please contact the relevant Hiring Manager if you have any questions or concerns prior to your interview.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know at
Launch Housing is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance to child abuse. Our hiring process involves rigorous screening of applicants. All of our people including students contractors and volunteers must hold a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory criminal history record check.
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 lesbian gay bisexual transgender gender diverse intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Launch Housing is working to become more trauma informed and as a leading employer in the homelessness sector it is important to let you know that you will hear stories of distress hardship trauma or violence when working with us. We encourage you to reflect on how this may impact you when considering applying for the role.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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