Assistant Development Manager
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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.
Don’t 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
Housing Solutions Portfolio
Launch Housing faces an unprecedented opportunity to partner with all levels of government and institutional capital to overcome Australia’s rental and housing affordability crisis. With an ambitious plan to build more housing, the Housing Solutions portfolio is responsible for end-to-end property portfolio accountabilities; property development, enterprise-wide asset management, tenancy services and real estate management services through our award-winning social enterprise HomeGround Real Estate.
At a federal level the introduction of Housing Australia and the new National Housing Accord alongside the State
Government Big Housing Build means there are now mechanisms available to facilitate financing to deliver a pipeline of social and affordable housing. Local Government contributions such as land and density approvals are a key feature that support growth.
Launch Housing has evidenced capacity to develop new homes and over the last 2 years, has delivered 118 new housing outcomes, including the multi award winning supported housing project at Viv’s Place which is now home to 60 women and over 100 children who are victim/survivors of family violence. We have a strong pipeline of 159 new homes committed to be delivered by 2027 and are exploring new partnerships to increase supply in response to the housing crisis faced by many Victorians.
The Assistant Development Manager role is aligned to a strategic housing growth ambition to deliver more housing, working within the Projects team to support the funding and delivery of new homes.
At a federal level the introduction of Housing Australia and the new National Housing Accord alongside the State
Government Big Housing Build means there are now mechanisms available to facilitate financing to deliver a pipeline of social and affordable housing. Local Government contributions such as land and density approvals are a key feature that support growth.
Launch Housing has evidenced capacity to develop new homes and over the last 2 years, has delivered 118 new housing outcomes, including the multi award winning supported housing project at Viv’s Place which is now home to 60 women and over 100 children who are victim/survivors of family violence. We have a strong pipeline of 159 new homes committed to be delivered by 2027 and are exploring new partnerships to increase supply in response to the housing crisis faced by many Victorians.
The Assistant Development Manager role is aligned to a strategic housing growth ambition to deliver more housing, working within the Projects team to support the funding and delivery of new homes.
About the Role:
Working alongside Development Managers and the Group Manager – Housing Supply & Development, you’ll support projects from feasibility and procurement through to construction, completion and handover.
You’ll coordinate consultants, contribute to tender and procurement processes, monitor project progress and risks, and help ensure projects meet their milestones, budgets and regulatory requirements. You’ll also have opportunities to independently coordinate smaller projects and workstreams, building your capability and experience along the way.
You’ll coordinate consultants, contribute to tender and procurement processes, monitor project progress and risks, and help ensure projects meet their milestones, budgets and regulatory requirements. You’ll also have opportunities to independently coordinate smaller projects and workstreams, building your capability and experience along the way.
Permanent full-time role (76 hours per fortnight) based at Collingwood.
What you'll do:
- Support the assessment and feasibility of new housing and redevelopment opportunities.
- Coordinate consultants, project briefs, tender documentation and procurement activities.
- Assist with planning approvals, funding pathways and project governance.
- Monitor project budgets, programmes, risks and milestones, escalating issues when required.
- Support project delivery, contract administration, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinate practical completion, defects management and handover to asset and tenancy teams.
- Contribute to improving systems, processes and project delivery outcomes.
About you:
You’re organised, proactive and keen to develop your career in property development. You enjoy working collaboratively, building strong relationships and bringing structure to complex projects. You’re comfortable managing competing priorities, taking initiative and knowing when to seek guidance.
You’ll bring:
- Experience in property development, project management or project coordination.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in design, property development, construction, planning or a related discipline.
- An understanding of the development lifecycle, including feasibility, procurement, delivery and handover.
- Strong organisational, analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
- The ability to build relationships with internal teams, consultants and external stakeholders.
- A commitment to Launch Housing’s values, including creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment.
Applications close 18 November 2026.
For more information, please contact careers@launchhousing.org.au
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 careers@launchhousing.org.au.
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. We're 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 careers@launchhousing.org.au.
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.
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- If you were referred to this vacancy by a Launch Housing employee, please enter their full-name. optional
- What is your expected hourly rate or salary?
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- Launch Housing is committed to First Nations Australians' employment opportunities. Please let us know if you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
- If you answered "Yes" to being a First Nations Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, would you be able to provide Launch Housing with confirmation of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage if required? Examples of this could be completion of a statutory declaration, a letter from an Indigenous organisation or a Community Elder.
- Do you currently reside in Australia? optional
- Which statement best describes your eligibility to work in Australia? optional
- Have you ever worked at Launch Housing, HomeGround Services or Hanover Welfare Services? optional
- Were you referred to this vacancy by a current employee of Launch Housing? optional
- The health & well-being of our people is our number one priority so that we can ensure we manage workloads appropriately, please tell us if you intend to continue working in other role(s) (including volunteering) outside of Launch Housing if you are successful with your application. optional
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- Do you hold any formal qualification(s) related to the position that you are applying for? optional
- If you hold formal qualification(s), please tell us the highest level of qualification you hold? optional
- If you hold formal qualification(s), did you qualify for this within the last 2 years? optional
- If you are successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to police checks and working with children checks. Do you consent to Launch Housing undertaking these pre-employment checks as a condition of employment? optional
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- If you have temporary working rights, please indicate your visa expiry date and any conditions (if applicable). optional
- Launch Housing is a child safe organisation and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. What is your understanding of a child-safe organisation?
- If you hold formal qualification(s), please tell us what these are. optional
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