Food Services Coordinator

Division: Community & Belonging

Business Unit: Community, Arts & Culture

Title: Food Services Coordinator, Temporary - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $80,432.60 to $93,476.28 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. We are proud to be the winner of the Bluett Award 2022 and the 2022 Change Champion Award in the Enterprise Category.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Meals on Wheels is a federally funded Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) service that supports an independent and social lifestyle for seniors through the provision of tasty and nutritious home-delivered meals for residents aged over 65 or those aged over 50 years and who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Supported by two Food Services Program Officers and a team of dedicated volunteers, the Food Services Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the service delivers meals twice a day Monday to Friday year-round (except public holidays), weekly community lunches, and regular social outings that provide opportunities for social connection while enjoying a tasty and nutritious meal.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment 
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 
• A culture of supporting continuous professional development

Our opportunity:

The key focus areas of this role include:

1. Foster a positive team culture through mentoring, leadership and management of the day-to-day activities of team members and volunteers, with a focus on a person centric service.
2. Operational management of CHSP funded Meals on Wheels Service in accordance with Government Legislation, CHSP funding standards and requirements,
3. Ensure effective financial management of the service, including development and management of the budget and contract management with funding bodies, including grant reporting and acquittals.
4. Provide expert advice on policy, risks and key issues to inform policy, practice and strategic relationships with key funding bodies.
5. Develop and analyse reports and identify appropriate actions that will contribute to an efficient and effective service and improved customer experience.

About you:

We’re looking for a dynamic and committed in-home aged care services professional to join our Social Planning and Services team. As the Food Services Coordinator, you’ll bring aged care sector knowledge and food services experience to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: Sunday 19th May 2024
• Expected Interview Date: Week beginning 27th May 2024
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager:  Russell Peake, Manager Social Planning and Services on 8495 6739

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.