Bring your community development experience to the biggest food relief provider in Victoria. Work in targeted local government areas to assist with undertaking Neighbourhood Assessments and implementing Community Food Plans. Have an immediate impact on the short and long-term food security of Victorians in need.

Why Foodbank

We’ve been putting meals on the table for vulnerable Victorians since 1930. Meeting them where they are, on their terms, with solutions they need. Not only do we provide food to more than 450 charities so they can feed their communities, but our direct distribution of free food is growing at a fast rate. From our 18-metre supermarket on a bus and Farms to Families fresh food regional markets, to our School Breakfast Club Program which now services more than 1,000 Victorian schools, our coverage is expanding.

Why we’re right for you

You’ll join a passionate and creative team based in Yarraville, Melbourne where the village vibe, art deco dwellings and coffee culture are legendary. Our mission is critical, our vision is bold, and our strategy is ambitious. You know that cliché ‘no two days are the same’? Ours is more like ‘no two hours are the same.’

What you’ll do

• Assist the Regional Manager with undertaking Neighbourhood Assessments and the implementation of Community Food Plans for your region.
• Develop and manage strong positive relationships with new and existing community partners including local charities and community organisations via regular visits and phone and electronic communications.
• Provide excellent customer service and ongoing program support to ensure our community partners receive guidance, resources and food to successfully deliver food programs.
• Manage Program administration including community food partner records, contacts and lists in our CRM systems.

Why you’re right for us

• Passionate about our vision of healthy food for all.
• Able to live and breathe our values of empowerment, accountability, integrity, diversity, equality and respect.
• Ideally, you have experience working with community organisations, and an excellent track record of relationship management with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experienced in using a CRM, preferably Salesforce, and organising complex information in an accessible format.
• Thrive working independently and positively within a team environment.
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours and travel within metro and regional areas regularly.
• Organised & adaptable, with the ability to prioritise work to get things done.

We can offer you

• Access to salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay.
• Staff satisfaction rates above 80%.
• An organisation focused on employee wellbeing.
• Supportive team environment that embraces change and innovation.

Keen to apply?

Please review the Position Description on our website in the ‘Careers’ section linked here and get to know us before you apply.

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