About the FOOD Co-operative

We are a not-for-profit food co-op that knows good food. We carry local, organic, sustainable, ethical, bulk and affordable produce.

Members own the Co-op, share the benefits of it and have the opportunity to work in it. The Co-op is managed with consensus-based decision making and all members are invited to participate. The Co-op employs four part time Co-managers. Members behave as working members (volunteers) and/or staff within the store, and perform the other tasks required to keep the Co-op operating.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Basis: Part-time, on-going
• Hours: 15 hours per week
• Remuneration: $27.32 per hour (Retail Award Level 8 Part-time)
• Minimum 12-month commitment
• Expected Start Date: 07/06/2022
• Apply by: 24/05/2022

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under direction of The Food Co-op Board your duties include:

• Procedural and shop infrastructure & maintenance
• Staff and working member collaboration, operations, management & correspondence
• Business, office and IT administration
• Shared employment & HR responsibilities with the Working Members Manager
• Finance management
• Presiding over tenancy, body corporate, and insurance matters
• Developing policy and procedure documents
• Maintaining good work health safety (WHS) & risk management procedures for all working members and staff, particularly with regard to COVID-19 as the COVID-19 Safety Officer
• Strategic planning
• Demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to join an engaging, inclusive and strategic work environment
• Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly Board meetings

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Understanding of and experience working within a community organisation
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively within a diverse team
• Proven skills in planning and prioritising tasks within a demanding and dynamic environment with limited supervision
• Experience of office management, administration, communications & marketing
• Excellent written, electronic, individual face to face and group communication skills
• Experience of and commitment to high standard of customer service
• Understanding of and commitment to the goals of the Food Co-op, cooperative structures, consensus decision-making and conflict resolution strategies
• Understanding of and commitment to workplace health and safety and equal employment opportunity

Expected Start Date: 07/06/2022

The Food Co-op is an equal opportunity employer.