Community Food Systems & Partnerships Lead

Whittlesea; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from home arrangements

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Free exercise classes

Discounted gym access

Job summary

The City of Whittlesea is seeking a Partners in Place Coordinator to lead a community-led food systems project focused on health equity. You will establish a coalition of partners, work with CARM communities, and influence stakeholders across community, government, health and food sectors to drive shared outcomes.

This part-time role supports flexible, hybrid working arrangements and offers a comprehensive wellbeing program with opportunities to build lasting community ownership.

Qualifications

• Build community ownership and empower local stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective collaboration among community members, organisations, businesses and government partners.
• Champion equitable food systems and access to healthy food for marginalised groups.
• Lead through influence, building trust across diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a community-led food systems project.
• Establish and facilitate a food systems coalition for collective action.
• Collaborate with CARM communities to improve access to healthy, culturally appropriate food.
• Influence stakeholders across sectors to achieve shared outcomes.
• Oversee governance, strategic planning, reporting and grant delivery.
• Lay foundations for long-term community ownership of food systems.

Skills

Community leadership

Partnership building

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & reporting

Education

Experience in community development

Job description

The City of Whittlesea is seeking a Partners in Place Coordinator to lead a community-led food systems project focused on health equity. You will establish a coalition of partners, work with CARM communities, and influence stakeholders across community, government, health and food sectors to drive shared outcomes.

This part-time role supports flexible, hybrid working arrangements and offers a comprehensive wellbeing program with opportunities to build lasting community ownership.