Vacancy Details

  • Permanent Full-time position
  • $121,095 to $136,286 (Dep on skill + exp.) + 12% superannuation

About the role

Join the Homelessness team  within the Community Development Branch  and play a key role in delivering meaningful social impact across the municipality.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, partnerships and community outcomes — bringing together government, service providers, housing organisations and internal stakeholders to help shape a more inclusive Melbourne.

As the Homelessness Partnerships Lead, you’ll build strong collaborative relationships, lead strategic initiatives and support the delivery of Council’s Homelessness Strategy. 

You’ll contribute to projects and partnerships that improve housing outcomes and strengthen support for people experiencing homelessness.

A little more about the role

  • Lead and strengthen partnerships across government, the homelessness sector, community organisations and internal teams to support the implementation of the Homelessness Strategy
  • Coordinate strategic projects, advocacy initiatives and partnership agreements to improve collaboration and service outcomes
  • Provide expert advice, insights and reporting on emerging homelessness issues, policy and opportunities for innovation
  • Support community awareness, engagement and education initiatives that build empathy and understanding
  • Prepare high-quality reports, briefs and strategic documents for senior stakeholders and decision-makers

Why join Team Melbourne?

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You’re a collaborative and strategic relationship builder who is committed to delivering positive outcomes for the community. You bring empathy, sound judgement and strong stakeholder engagement skills, and can work effectively in complex environments to bring people together around shared priorities.

You work confidently across a diverse range of stakeholders, building trusted relationships with community organisations, government partners and senior leaders.

You may also be:

  • Motivated by contributing to a more inclusive, accessible and equitable city
  • Skilled at building trusted partnerships and influencing positive outcomes
  • Someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practical project delivery

What your experience might look like - Key Selection Criteria

  • Tertiary qualifications in social services, community development, communications, stakeholder management or related fields, or equivalent experience
  • Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building capability across government, community and sector organisations
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic project management, advocacy and service planning
  • Highly developed written, verbal and presentation skills, including experience preparing reports and briefings for senior stakeholders
  • Proven ability to analyse complex issues, influence outcomes and work collaboratively in sensitive environments

Benefits of working with us

  • Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
  • Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
  • Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
  • Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

How to apply

We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:

  • Attach your updated resume
  • Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Thursday 21 May, 2026.

A few important things to note – don’t miss out!

  • Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
  • Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
  • We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description below or contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.