ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF) provides the inspiration, information, professional development and support for educational institutions to deliver pleasurable food education, in conjunction with educators, partners and the wider community.

We are seeking a motivated, people-orientated Operations Coordinator to provide high-quality professional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Finance & Operations Manager, your role is to:

• Handle general incoming communications via email and phone
• Process financial transactions (accounts receivable & payable)
• Process and dispatch online orders
• Organise travel and accommodation bookings
• General office management
• Provide administration support as required.

You will join a friendly, supportive and collaborative group of people dedicated to supporting schools and early childhood services to deliver pleasurable food education to young Australians.

• Full-time
• Physical location is in Melbourne (Collingwood), Victoria, close to public transport
• Base salary of $65,000 plus superannuation, plus salary packaging benefits.

ABOUT YOU

We are a small not-for-profit that exists in a changeable environment and is open to opportunity and change. You will need to be willing to handle a rapidly adapting workplace, with a responsive and flexible attitude. We are looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in accounts receivable and payable
• Knowledge and understanding of MYOB
• Experience working as an administrator in an office environment
• The ability to confidently navigate CRM software
• An eye for detail producing accurate work with a commitment to excellence
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• A passion for fresh, seasonal, delicious food and commitment to the aims of pleasurable food education.

Desirable extra knowledge to help support your role:

• Not-for-profit experience
• Experience with Salesforce
• Payroll experience.

The position may from time to time require intra-state and interstate travel. A driver’s license is required, own vehicle preferred. The applicant must be able to legally work in Australia.

Please go to the ‘About us’ section of our website at www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au and scroll to ‘Join the Team’ for further information, position description and application details.

Note: Interviews will most likely be online as the SAKGF team is working from home due to COVID-19.

No recruitment companies please.