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 with opportunities to work part of the week from home
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
team, responsible for delivering high-quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. This role plays a central part in ensuring people-related processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with organisational timelines and standards.
The Administrator works closely with managers and team members to support a wide range of people initiatives,
including onboarding, offboarding, employee engagement, and general HR operations. With a strong focus on service delivery, the role helps maintain accurate records, supports compliance with internal processes, and contributes to the continuous improvement of systems and procedures.
In addition to their primary reporting line, the Administrator has a dotted line to the Learning & Development Manager, supporting the coordination and delivery of training activities. This includes managing training logistics, liaising with external providers, maintaining the Learning Management System (LMS), and ensuring a seamless learning experience for staff.
This is a dynamic and collaborative role that supports the creation of a positive and engaging employee experience, while also contributing to the growth and development of our people.
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
Coordinating key employee lifecycle administration, including offers, onboarding, employment changes and offboarding.
Maintaining accurate and compliant employee records, HR systems and documentation, including safety screening, right-to-work checks and accreditation requirements.
Providing timely and helpful support to employees and managers, responding to queries and escalating more complex matters where required.
Supporting the administration of learning and development activities, including training logistics, provider coordination, attendance and participant communication.
Maintaining the Learning Management System (LMS), supporting users, managing course information and producing participation and completion reports.
Managing shared inboxes, invoices and general administration to keep People Experience and learning activities running smoothly.
Providing administrative support across the broader People team, including projects and initiatives across Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve the employee experience.
What we're looking for (key selection criteria)
Demonstrated administrative experience, preferably within HR, Learning & Development, Safety, or Recruitment environments.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organisational and administrative skills, including high attention to detail, time management, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Experience monitoring shared inboxes and escalating queries appropriately to ensure timely resolution.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Commitment to continuous improvement and a proactive approach to streamlining processes and systems.
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated administrative experience, preferably in HR, Learning and Development, Safety, or Recruitment environments
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, attention to detail, time management, and ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Experience monitoring shared inboxes and escalating queries appropriately
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Commitment to continuous improvement and streamlining processes and systems
- Understanding of, or demonstrated commitment to upholding, Child Safe Standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse backgrounds
- Commitment to Launch Housing values and mission
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Satisfactory criminal history record check
- Right to work in Australia
What We Do
Launch Housing is an independent, secular community organisation based in Melbourne, Victoria, dedicated to ending homelessness. They provide a wide range of services, including emergency shelter, crisis accommodation, and long-term community housing for disadvantaged Victorians. The organisation also focuses on research, advocacy for social policy change, and delivering innovative housing solutions to help individuals achieve stability and independence.
