About Us:

Whether it’s everyday emergencies or in times of crisis, Foodbank Victoria is an independent not-for-profit organisation with 90 years’ experience providing food relief to individuals and families experiencing hardship. We are the largest provider of food relief in Victoria, working with a network of over 900 corporate and community partners to source and distribute the equivalent of 18 million meals annually, with the aim of helping to improve the lives of Victorians needing our support.

Our vision is “healthy food for all Victorians” and we support our people to confidently embody our values of empowerment, integrity, respect and accountability.

Staff Benefits:

In addition to working for a high impact not-for-profit organisation and a team passionate about making a positive difference to vulnerable Victorians, we offer the following benefits:

• A positive, inclusive and supportive team

• Access to salary packaging benefits (which increases your take home pay each fortnight)

• A safe work environment with employee well-being a top priority

• Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program

• A genuine commitment to staff learning and career progression

• Invitations to regular social events and team BBQs

• Access to gym facilities

• Free onsite car parking

• Work-life balance – no weekend work required

About the Role:

We are looking to recruit an experienced Logistics Manager to step in and play an integral role in shaping our logistics network through an exciting time of change and growth. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will work in partnership with key stakeholders to facilitate retrieval storage, and distribution of food across the State.

This position is located at our Yarraville site. Some travel may be a requirement of this role.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and leading the transport and logistic team (Logistic Coordinators, Drivers, Labour hire and Volunteers).

• Ensuring compliance of Occupational Health and Safety and a safe workplace for all.

• Developing strategic plans and policies to improve warehousing operations as well as setting up new distribution hubs.

• Logistics management; review and process improvement, cost analysis, scheduling and stakeholder relations.

• Ongoing management and maintenance of our fleet.

About You:

Ideally our Logistics Manager will join the team with:

• A shared passion for our vision of healthy food for all.

• A commitment to Foodbank Victoria’s values of empowerment, accountability, integrity and respect.

• A degree level qualification in Supply Chain Management, or Logistics and Supply Chain Principles;

• Or the equivalent experience of 5 years or more in a similar role.

• Proven food industry experience within a warehouse environment in logistics or transport.

• Commercial acumen and an understanding of business drivers and the market.

• Confident team leadership and people management - the ability to lead by example.

• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to build positive relationships easily.

• High-level organisational and time management skills.

• The ability to problem solve.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ERP software.

Selection of Candidates:

Foodbank Victoria strongly encourages applications from all sectors of our community. All candidates will be evaluated on merit and measured against the requirements contained within the position description.

You can learn more about our work by visiting https://www.foodbank.org.au/ and a copy of the position description can be found on the “Careers” page of our website.

Please contact Rachel Perkins on 0456 801 966 for additional information or to discuss further.

The recruitment process will commence immediately and early applicants will be prioritised.