• Contract until 30 June 2023
• Full time hours, based in ACT
• Provide healthy meals to seniors and vulnerable people

About Us 

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity through programs like Meals on Wheels - a delivery service for seniors and vulnerable people, providing a range of healthy and nutritious frozen and fresh meals delivered to your door.

About the role 

Responsible for all aspects of stock and equipment management including liaising with suppliers, the Service Officer works with staff and volunteers to ensure all meals are provided and delivered in compliance with relevant standards.

What you will bring:

• Understanding of relevant Food Safety regulations and requirements.
• Experience and/or ability to follow and implement organisational policies and contractual requirements relevant to the community services sector.
• Excellent records management and general office administration, including basic proficiency in MS packages and experience using databases
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including with people from a wide range of backgrounds

A Working with Vulnerable People check and a current unrestricted Drivers Licence are mandatory requirements for this role 

Our Covid-19 safe practices 

It’s vital you review our Red Cross COVID-19 and pre-employment requirements here prior to applying.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity 

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave. 

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs. 

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options 

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses 

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 3. Salary from $67263.04 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging. 

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below.  

For additional enquiries, please contact Rebecca Hopkins on 02 6285 8415 for a confidential discussion. 

Position description:  521472 Meals on Wheels Serviced Officer PD May 2022.pdf

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more. 

Job Ref #: 521472