About Us

Open Food Network Australia is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for a world where fair, open food & farming networks (re)connect people and regenerate the earth.

We aim to achieve this by:

• making regenerative food more accessible through open and shared digital infrastructure for food supply networks; and
• co-creating and activating short food supply chains to enable resilient community food systems.

Role Summary

• Fixed Term Contract: November / December 2023 - start of November 2025
• Part time: 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
• Flexible, remote position with preference for Victorian / Naarm Melbourne base
• Remuneration: Between $76,332 - $89,309 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the Project

This project is aiming to improve affordability and accessibility of food with dignity, and incentivise the provision of regenerative / agroecological produce to eligible customers of Australian community food enterprises, by establishing a voucher program and fund.

Three key areas of the project include:

• Developing an interoperable voucher generation and redemption system.
• Design and establish a Food Voucher Fund.
• Implement Food Voucher program to be piloted in collaboration with Victorian partners.

Role Purpose

This role is project specific and to co-lead the management of an innovative multi-year project to deliver an Australian food voucher fund & regenerative food incentive pilot program in Victoria. The role will be shared with an existing team member with the opportunity to shape responsibilities to interest and skills.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic engagement and partnership development with potential clients.
• Designing projects/products that respond to community and sector needs and market opportunities.
• Working with team members to identify and developing opportunities for project extension and/or complimentary projects.
• Project Manager or project lead - designing, planning and delivering projects aligned with organisational strategic directions.
• Project client relationship management, budget management, monitoring and reporting on metrics, delegating tasks to other project team members and day-to-day project management.
• Identify and analyse risks and opportunities within your product / projects and follow organisational risk management processes as appropriate.
• Evaluate project delivery and impact based on organisational frameworks and project requirements, and propose improvements for future.
• People management - support and train people within your project, encourage acknowledgement and reflection in your team, guide allocation of resources within the project.
• Identifying and advising for improvements to organisational processes.
• Act as an organisational advocate internally and externally: where relevant, understand and represent the Open Food Network products and services and be able to advocate for their use.

Key Skills

• Skilled in communicating with diverse groups of people and developing and managing positive relationships.
• Values-driven, proactive, entrepreneurial, creative, and technically savvy.
• Ability to be adaptable and reflexive in the management of complex projects.
• Able to work independently and find solutions to problems big and small.
• Detail-oriented and energised by improving processes and systems.

Relevant Experience

• 2+ years experience in the not-for-profit or social enterprise sector.
• Experience working on food justice and equity programs, models and initiatives, and / or a demonstrated deep understanding of food justice and equity.
• Experience in managing complex and diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Delivery and implementation of new or pilot programs and projects.
• Experience in implementing Measurement and Evaluation frameworks for Impact reporting.
• Using a wide range of online tools including Slack, Notion and Google Suite.

Qualifications

Below are preferred qualifications but are not a requirement to perform the role.

• Bachelor degree relating to food systems, community development, management or other relevant studies.

Expectations and Obligations

• Manage a flexible, remote work week through effective time management and organisation.
• Follow organisational policies and processes and take reasonable care for your health and safety in your workplace, including reaching out for help when needed.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture within Open Food Network and with any partners with whom you may be working.
• Drive project delivery with energy and enthusiasm.

Open Food Network Australia  is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, gender status, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.