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
About the opportunity:
Reporting to the Group Manager, the Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Manager plays a key role in embedding a proactive safety culture across Launch Housing. The role is responsible for partnering with leaders and teams across a diverse, multi-site service environment to strengthen safety capability, manage risk, and ensure compliance with statutory obligations through effective implementation of Launch Housing’s Safety Management System.
The HSW Manager provides practical, solution-focused advice and coaching to leaders and workers on health, safety and wellbeing matters, including physical and psychosocial risks. The role drives continuous improvement through data-informed insights, incident management oversight, risk management processes, training and capability development, and the development of fit-for-purpose safety initiatives.
Working closely with the broader People Team, the HSW Manager also contributes to initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion and psychological safety, supporting the creation of a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive for all employees.
Permanent, part-time role (60.8 hours per fortnight) based at Collingwood, with hybrid working options.
As part of our commitment to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be given priority consideration. All other candidates are welcome to apply. This approach is a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), designed to promote substantive equality.
What you'll be doing:
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- A proactive and visible safety culture is embedded across Launch Housing, with leaders confident and capable in managing physical and psychosocial risks within their teams.
- Organisational HSW initiatives and wellbeing programs are strategically developed, implemented and evaluated, aligning with Launch Housing’s Safety Management System and broader people strategy.
- The Health and Safety Management System is effectively implemented and continuously improved, with clear processes in place to identify, assess and control risks across a diverse, multi-site environment.
- Managers and workers demonstrate understanding of their HSW responsibilities and apply them consistently in practice.
- Psychological safety and wellbeing are actively supported through practical guidance, early intervention approaches and responsive risk management.
- All data is accurate in Damstra/Ideagen and all reporting is done accurately and on time for the Board’s Audit, Finance & Risk Committee (AFRC) and other fora.
- Work closely and collaboratively with Launch’s Industrial Psychologist and Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Business Partner.
Incident Management
- A proactive and visible safety culture is embedded across Launch Housing, with leaders confident and capable in managing physical and psychosocial risks within their teams.
- Organisational HSW initiatives and wellbeing programs are strategically developed, implemented and evaluated, aligning with Launch Housing’s Safety Management System and broader people strategy.
- The Health and Safety Management System is effectively implemented and continuously improved, with clear processes in place to identify, assess and control risks across a diverse, multi-site environment.
- Managers and workers demonstrate understanding of their HSW responsibilities and apply them consistently in practice.
- Psychological safety and wellbeing are actively supported through practical guidance, early intervention approaches and responsive risk management.
Continuous Quality Improvement
- HSW policies, procedures and strategic initiatives are developed, reviewed and enhanced in alignment with legislative requirements and relevant funding or regulatory obligations.
- Data and trend analysis are used to provide meaningful reports and insights to Senior Leadership, supporting informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), leaders and workers are supported through capability-building initiatives, including targeted training and coaching.
- Opportunities for system improvement are proactively identified and implemented, strengthening Launch Housing’s overall safety maturity.
- The HSW intranet page is always up to date, including contacts for safety champions.
Collaboration, Culture & Organisational Contribution
- Actively engaging in continuous improvement within your team and across the organisation.
- Building and maintaining strong, respectful relationships with colleagues, clients, and external partners.
- Behaving in accordance with all Launch Housing policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct.
- Translating Child Safe Standards into day-to-day practice to ensure a child-safe environment is maintained at all times.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and heard.
- Demonstrating professionalism, empathy and discretion in all work-related interactions.
- Handling personal and organisational information with care, confidentiality and integrity.
- Sharing knowledge and supporting the capability and development of others across the organisation.
- Participating in organisational initiatives, working groups or projects aligned with Launch Housing’s values and strategic goals.
- Undertaking other duties as required, aligned with organisational priorities and operational needs.
What we're looking for (key selection criteria):
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety (or related discipline) and a minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience in a similar HSW leadership role.
- Experience within the community, housing or human services sector highly regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships and influence leaders and teams at all levels of the organisation, providing pragmatic, risk-based advice that supports operational decision-making.
- Strong experience in risk management and incident management processes, including conducting investigations, identifying root causes, developing practical recommendations, and preparing clear, evidence-based reports.
- Proven capability in implementing and continuously improving safety management systems, including embedding processes across diverse, multi-site environments and supporting organisational change initiatives.
- Sound working knowledge of Victorian health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks, including demonstrated ability to translate legislative requirements into practical workplace controls and improvements.
- Experience designing and delivering engaging health, safety and wellbeing training, coaching leaders in safe work practices, and strengthening safety capability across teams.
- Knowledge of emergency management principles and relevant standards (including AS 3745 Planning for Emergencies in Facilities) is desirable.
- A valid Victorian driver’s licence (mandatory).
- 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.
Applications close 17 June 2026.
For more information, please contact [email protected].
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.
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 [email protected]. 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.
