About OzHarvest

OzHarvest is a leading food rescue organisation on a mission to ‘Nourish our Country’ by stopping good food from going to waste and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. Through our education and community programs and our advocacy work, we hope to inspire others to change their behaviour and help reach the national target of halving food waste by 2030.

Working at OzHarvest

We are 350+ staff and 3000 volunteers. We have a strong purpose, clear values and a deep connection to our cause. We each understand the role we play in Nourishing our Country and support each other to make a difference. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and value the connection we have to our purpose and each other. We provide flexibility. Fancy offices are not our thing. Food is our currency. And we love a dress up party. We celebrate each success and are here for each other.

About this Role

OzHarvest is seeking an Engagement Coordinator to oversee the Cooking for a Cause (CFAC) program, including managing logistics, participant engagement, and post-event follow-up. You will also assist in the planning, execution, and delivery of corporate volunteering events, ensuring they align with both OzHarvest’s mission and corporate partner goals.

This position is part-time closed period contract at 15.2 hours per week (2 days). Availability to work Thursdays and Fridays is required.

About you

• Passionate & Motivated: A strong desire to help reduce food waste and hunger in the local community, with a personal alignment to OzHarvest’s mission.
  
• Adaptable: Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adjust to changing needs and priorities.
  
• Collaborative Team Player: A strong sense of teamwork and the ability to work seamlessly with colleagues across various departments.
  
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, follow through on projects, and maintain accuracy.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong focus on timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Ability to negotiate with potential corporate partners, donors, and service providers to secure valuable partnerships.
• Experience using CRM systems (sales force would be an advantage) to track engagements, manage relationships, and report on activities.
• Experience in planning and executing community or corporate events—from corporate cooking programs to food drives and corporate volunteer events.
• Confidence representing OzHarvest at events and speaking to corporate and community groups to inspire action and support.
• Ability to adapt to challenges and offer creative, actionable solutions that align with both OzHarvest’s mission and the needs of our stakeholders.

Why you should come and work with us

• We are a team of magnificent people doing work we care deeply about, making a difference to both sustainability and our communities
• We offer up to 5 additional leave days, one for your birthday and one for a self care day, and gratitude leave across December and January.
• We support Learning and Development with a variety of development and career opportunities, both internally and externally.
• We offer salary packaging, enabling you to unlock pre-tax dollars.

To apply

Please follow the online application process by clicking "Apply Now" and attach your CV, a cover letter, which includes information about how your experience can contribute to this role as well as answering "Why we should hire you for this job?” (creativity is encouraged!)

Please note that only applications with a cover letter addressing the questions above will be shortlisted.

OzHarvest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please note: If you have a Language or Cultural special consideration, a disability or impairment or use assistive technology, please let us know in your Cover Letter when applying. You can ask a support person to help you through the application and interview process.