About SecondBite

SecondBite is committed to making a positive difference in the community by sourcing quality, fresh nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste, and re-distributing it in a safe and timely manner to agencies and people in need.

Our Values

The SecondBite Values are the principles that guide how we behave. They act as the basis on which our culture is built and thrives. All of our team are expected to own and live our values of:

• We support each other to succeed together
• We show appreciation and acknowledge others
• We share information and communicate openly
• We make a difference

About the position

This is a contract position to 30 June 2022, with a possibility of extension.

We are looking for an exceptional and enthusiastic Research Officer who will be responsible for real time research across the SecondBite network and beyond to deliver a more targeted and appropriate response to the needs of the food insecure across Australia, enabling effective and efficient responses to the challenges facing SecondBite in ‘real time’. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement research and assess future trends in food insecurity in Australia. 
• Conduct an environmental analysis of the food rescue and relief sector including evidence-based research across Australia into food insecurity, food relief demand and supply.
• Identify and implement methods of early identification of changes in food insecurity and assessment of future trends to enable SecondBite to respond to needs as they arise.
• Develop forecasting / predictive models for food relief demand and supply.
• Develop, manage and evaluate surveys across both SecondBite recipient agencies (and their clients) and external parties as required. 
• Use research insights to inform strategic and operational impact.
• Produce written materials for a variety of audiences (media, internal and external stakeholders) as required.

About the person:

The successful applicant will:

• Have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field or the equivalent level of experience 
• Empathic understanding of the issues surrounding food insecurity  
• Excellent organisational skills
• Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research, analytical and evaluations techniques
• Report writing skills adaptable for various audiences 
• Project management skills
• A strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite and survey platforms
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of the wider team
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate well at all levels
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

The salary for this position is: $85,000 + super + salary packaging available

Only applicants with a current right to work in Australia will be considered for this position, and successful applicants will be required to undergo a police check and pre-employment medical.