Homelessness Network Coordinator – Northern Region

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 communityWellbeing days, ceremonial leave, carers leave and study leaveFlexible working arrangementsPurchased leave17.5% leave loading8 weeks' gender neutral paid parental leave after 12 months of service for both the primary and secondary carerTraining and career growth opportunities across Launch HousingA portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expensesAdditional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expensesPositive, supportive and progressive work environmentAbout the opportunity: There are 9 Regional Homelessness Networks operating across Victoria which mirror the Department Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH) Areas.
Each Network has a dedicated Coordinator funded by DFFH and is auspiced by a homelessness-funded or allied organisation. These networks provide an opportunity for all homelessness-funded services to come together at the regional level to improve coordinated responses to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in their local communities. At Launch Housing, we believe that leadership is not defined by position or title – but by the mindset you bring and the actions you take.
We also believe that leadership is learnable – that there is a body of knowledge, skills and dispositions associated with leadership that can be learned. The Launch Housing Leadership Framework outlines the key expectations and behaviours required for effective leadership at every level.
This role is aligned to the Leading Self proficiency level within the framework, reflecting the responsibility to demonstrate professionalism, personal accountability, self-awareness, and continuous development. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join us in the Northern Homelessness Network (NHN) as the Homelessness Network Coordinator.
This is a fantastic 6-month opportunity available as 0.8 FTE from March to October 2025 while the current coordinator takes Long Service Leave. The Network Coordinator is employed to support the NHN in achieving its deliverables and meeting its Strategic Plan.
The NHN is a partnership of the 30 Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) funded organisations in Melbourne's north, that together manage over 120 homelessness and family violence programs.
There are a range of working groups and service coordination meetings supported by the NHN and the Network Coordinator. We encourage applications from anyone who meets the key selection criteria, however experience working and participating in the NHN and NLASN will be highly desirable for this role. What you'll be doing: Identify and source training programs for staff in homelessness and allied services which enhance the effective operation and delivery of the local coordinated homelessness service system.Provide accurate, relevant and timely information on innovative practices and government policy developments in homelessness services in accessible formats.Network facilitation and support; coordinate meetings and training, provide service reports, establish strong connections and relationships, map sector needs and organise time-limited Working Groups which assist achievement of the Strategic Plan for that regional network.Develop and facilitate forums on issues of relevance to the homelessness sector as per the priorities agreed in the regional network's Strategic Plan.Provide an ongoing mechanism to facilitate consultation with primary regional homelessness service providers, secondary providers and the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH) and other stakeholders.
This includes liaison with other regional LASNs and attendance at local meetings of allied sector networks as requested/required.Disseminate information and engage members in discussion and decision making regarding innovative practices, government policy developments and new funding initiatives.Create and distribute information to network members in that region.Assist in the identification of ongoing and emerging homelessness issues and contribute to planning, research and program development, for example, through the documentation of service gaps and the analysis of relevant data.Assist the Network to prepare for relevant events in the region such as Homelessness Week and Census.What we're looking for (key selection criteria): Leadership qualities which demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders towards effective client solutions.Extensive program management or service coordination experience within the community and/or public sectors.High degree of initiative and analytical skills.Demonstrated commitment to the values of Launch Housing and our mission to end homelessness.Extensive understanding of housing and homelessness policy, context and systems is essential.Demonstrated high-quality facilitation and communication skills with a wide variety of stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of initiative and analytical skills.$59.98 - $62.48 an hour
+ Superannuation
+ NFP Salary Packaging (Tax Savings)
+ Additional Wellbeing Leave
Applications will close on the 28th of January 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Danielle Baldwin on ******.
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.
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 ******. 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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