IT Business Partner at Launch Housing

Launch Housing is an independent community organization based in Melbourne, dedicated to the mission of ending homelessness. We provide high-quality housing alongside an innovative range of support, education, and employment services to thousands of individuals experiencing or at risk of the trauma of homelessness. With a team of over 400 staff across 16 metropolitan locations, we combine direct action with advocacy and research to drive meaningful change. We are currently seeking a Senior IT Business Partner to join our team in a full-time, on-site capacity at our Collingwood head office, with the expectation of working across our various sites.

Key outcomes

• Manage project governance from initial scoping through to final implementation.
• Provide regular project reporting to ensure key stakeholders and committees remain updated on timelines.
• Identify, document, and proactively address project risks.
• Ensure projects are delivered on budget and on schedule while meeting all scoped deliverables.
• Engage with business stakeholders to refine roadmap initiatives and prioritize them based on organizational criticality.
• Develop consistent business cases to secure necessary budget approvals.
• Review and select the best-fit partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the IT team.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Uphold the Child Safe Code of Conduct and ensure these standards are integrated into daily operational practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or 5 to 10 years of relevant IT and business experience, including at least 2 years of leadership experience and 3 years of strategic planning or project portfolio execution.
• A formal certificate in Project Management.
• Proven success in managing complex projects and conceptualizing IT solutions that align with business needs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate business processes and provide actionable recommendations to senior management.
• Demonstrated expertise in business development and vendor management, including SLA monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong commitment to the mission and values of Launch Housing.
• Proficiency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• A valid Victorian driver’s license.

Compensation

We offer a supportive and progressive work environment with a variety of benefits designed to foster professional growth and personal wellbeing. These include:

• Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.
• Access to salary packaging, allowing a portion of your income to be tax-free, including additional benefits for dining and accommodation expenses.
• Generous leave options, including wellbeing days, ceremonial leave, carers leave, study leave, and purchased leave.
• 17.5% leave loading.
• 8 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave after 12 months of service for both primary and secondary carers.

How to apply

If you are ready to contribute to our mission, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by clicking the Apply for this job button. Applications close on 27 December 2024. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons and those with lived experience of homelessness. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us via email.