ABOUT FOODBANK

Foodbank is Australia’s largest and most trusted food relief charity. We are the pantry to the charity sector and believe everyone should have access to good quality food. We’re here for the everyday Australians who are going without essentials and it’s our job to help change that.

At Foodbank NSW & ACT we work with over 1,000 charities and schools across NSW and the ACT. Foodbank NSW and ACT has been fighting hunger since 1992. Each month we provided 186,877 people across our state and territory with food and grocery assistance.

We are a non-denominational, not-for-profit organisation that bridges the gap between the food and grocery industry’s surplus items and those going without food. Our employees and volunteers are determined to end hunger.

YOUR IMPACT

This role will support the Volunteer Engagement Manager to induct and directly supervise volunteers from a diversity of organisations and backgrounds supporting Foodbank NSW & ACT. Everyone at Foodbank NSW and ACT lives and breathes their commitment to end hunger and to do this we expect all our people to demonstrate the highest levels of personal integrity, ethical practices, self-organisation and personal accountability.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Maintaining a safe work area for all volunteers and responding to/reporting any hazards.
• Assisting with the WHS induction of volunteers.
• Communicating the role FBNA plays in fighting hunger, and the impact of volunteering.
• Supervising and supporting individual volunteers, being aware of any issues emerging in the individual volunteer team, and communicating these to the Volunteer Engagement Manager.
• Supervising corporate teams during their volunteering activity to ensure their experience is productive, positive and demonstrates the professionalism of FBNA.
• Maintaining records of volunteer attendance and evidence of WHS induction.
• Supporting the Volunteer Engagement Manager in a relief capacity to manage corporate bookings, recruit and respond to enquiries, manage special event volunteers, and maintain data in the volunteer management system.
• Any other duties as directed by the Volunteer Engagement Manager.

ESSENTIAL

• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a diverse group of people.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and allocate multiple tasks.
• Ability to stay calm and make effective decisions in demanding situations.
• Understanding of the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement and legislative requirements in relation to volunteers.
• Highly committed to and knowledge of WHS.
• Commitment and desire to contribute to a team environment.
• Experience leading, motivating, and coordinating teams.
• Willingness to work in the warehouse environment, handle food, and assist volunteers to complete manual tasks.
• Current working with children check and willingness to undergo criminal history checks.

DESIRABLE

• Flexibility around start and finish times.
• Warehouse Experience in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) is an advantage.
• First aid certificate is an advantage.
• A qualification in community services, warehousing and logistics, or other relevant discipline.

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN

• Begin a purpose driven role where you come to work each day and make a difference to the lives of people.
• Work with a variety of stakeholders who are all passionate about ending hunger.
• Enhance your volunteer leadership skills in an established and growing organisation.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We are committed to building and nurturing an inclusive community for our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other legally protected status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO RECONCILIATION

We recognise the Darug people as the original custodians of the land on which Foodbank NSW and ACT operates. We pay our respects to elders past and present, and acknowledge the Aboriginal people for their custodianship on this land. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who meet the role requirements to apply.

Salary: Market Rate. 

Foodbank NSW & ACT is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion. The successful applicant will be required to complete a background Verification Check which includes a National Police Check (Criminal History) and a Working with Children Check and undergo a preemployment medical with our provider.