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Operations Manager - Bendigo Foodshare

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  • Part-time – 0.8 (will consider full time for the right candidate)
  • Contribute and make a difference in the community

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Bendigo Foodshare is a vibrant organisation that reduces food insecurity across Central Victoria by collecting and distributing donated food and by supporting the development of food skills.

The Role:

This is an exciting, fast paced but rewarding role for an operations management professional who will be part of a small Executive Team delivering on the organisation’s strategic plan; reducing food poverty in Central Victoria through the provision of food, the development of food skills, and the reduction of barriers and stigma to accessing help.  

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading and managing a team of staff and volunteers to deliver and improve food procurement and distribution systems to ensure optimum safety, cost and efficiencies,
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including supermarkets, national food relief organisations, food manufacturers and community organisations that Bendigo Foodshare partners with to provide food relief.
  • Ensuring compliance with all food and transport legislative requirements and lead Occupational Health and Safety compliance across the organisation.
  • Contribute to development, implementation and reporting against the BFS strategic plan and annual business plan. 
  • Managing the maintenance and effective contract delivery of BFS’s leased and owned premises and fleet. 

The Person:

The successful candidate will have a positive, proactive approach to the role and be committed to the values of BFS. They will take pride in their performance and be committed to achieving quality outcomes at all times.

Key Selection Criteria:

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in an operational management role with a sound understanding of OH&S responsibilities in a warehouse environment. Ability to lead, give clear directions and work as part of a team.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills. 
  • High level written and verbal communication skills. 
  • High level administration and organisational skills with proficiency in MS Office and database use. 
  • High level of analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills. 
  • A commitment to the values of Bendigo Foodshare, with the ability to represent the organisation in a professional, sensitive and empathetic manner.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 
  • Clear Police Check.
  • Current Working with Children Check.

Please submit your application through EthicalJobs.com.au.

If you have any questions or require further information about the position please call Michelle Murphy on 03 5444 3409 or [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Manager - Bendigo Foodshare enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Bendigo Foodshare is committed to child safety and wellbeing

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