About Us

At Foodbank, we believe everyone should have access to food. There are Australians going without every day and we are working hard to change that. Foodbank Queensland provides millions of kilograms of food and groceries to more than 350 community partners and over 400 School Breakfast Programs each year. Together, we give food and hope to more than 150,000 Queenslanders in need each week.

Foodbank Queensland’s Community Impact:

• Every hour, Foodbank Queensland provides 3,000 meals.
• Each week, Foodbank Queensland supports 150,000 people in need.
• Each year, Foodbank Queensland sources 13 million kilograms of food and groceries and provides 26 million meals to people in need.

Your Role

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled leader to join our team as the Feeding Queensland Kids Partnerships Manager for a 2-year period. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead our innovative initiative, Feeding Queensland Kids, a collaborative effort with OzHarvest and SecondBite/FareShare and with three communities. This initiative focuses on community-led and place-based solutions —working with a metropolitan, a regional, and a remote community — to design and implement solutions addressing food insecurity and to grow food equity.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the Feeding Queensland Kids initiative, managing budgets, timelines, evaluation and outcomes.
• Supporting three communities with place-based, community-led governance and the co-design and implementation of solutions.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, government agencies, and community organisations.
• Overseeing the recruitment and management of Community Food Coordinators in each of the three communities.
• Developing grant guidelines to enable local solutions defined by each community.
• Reporting progress to governance groups and stakeholders and sharing insights for continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in leading complex programs or projects, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
• Exceptional relationship management and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of systems change, community engagement, and place-based practices.
• Experience with grants management and a track record of driving impactful community outcomes.
• Flexibility to travel across Queensland to support local teams and initiatives.

What do we offer?

• Enjoy NFP salary packaging benefits!
• Be part of a team making a tangible impact on food security across the state.
• Lead innovative solutions that address immediate needs and create long-term change.
• Enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

This is a full-time role based at our Brisbane office, with regular travel to the communities you’ll support. If you’re ready to lead meaningful change and help us address hunger and grow food equity in Queensland, we want to hear from you!

A position description is attached.