Working at Foodbank

Want to work at Foodbank Victoria? We employ people from various backgrounds in various jobs, such as transport, logistics, donor relations, programs, partnerships, fundraising, finance, IT and marketing.

If you’re keen to use your skills to help us fight hunger, check out our vacancies below.

Don’t see a job that suits you? Email your CV and what you’re looking for to employment@foodbankvictoria.org.au.

Current Vacancies

Van Driver

Hit the road with us – join Foodbank Victoria’s Logistics Team! We are on the lookout for an experienced driver to work across our various programs and be a friendly, reliable face to Foodbank Victoria’s suppliers and charity partners.

When you’re not behind the wheel, you’ll be based at our Brooklyn site, lending a hand in the warehouse — assisting with the storage and distribution activity, including manual handling tasks when required.

If you’re interested in getting on the road and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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Food Sourcing Lead

Are you ready to lead innovative food sourcing strategies that support healthier communities across Victoria?

As our Food Sourcing Lead for FRESH and GROW, you’ll be responsible for building strong relationships with growers and suppliers, leading a passionate team, and driving initiatives to increase access to fresh produce for food-insecure Victorians. You’ll also spearhead our GROW Program, intercepting surplus at farmgate to reduce waste and nourish communities.

If you’re passionate about sustainable food systems and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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Food Safety and Quality Coordinator

Are you ready to use your food safety and quality expertise to make a real impact in the community?

As our Food Safety and Quality Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of food safety protocols and food quality controls across Foodbank Victoria’s operations, driving continuous improvement, and supporting our team members and volunteers through training and education.

If you’re passionate about using your skills to create safer food systems and stronger communities, we’d love to hear from you!

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Grant Writer

Are you a persuasive writer with a passion for making a difference? We’re on the lookout for an experienced Grant Writer to help us secure funding to support our mission of delivering healthy food to all Victorians in need.

Within this exciting and purposeful role, you will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding from government bodies, foundations, and other funding sources. This is a pivotal role within our organisation that will uncover new opportunities, collaborate with passionate people, and create compelling narratives that speak to the heart of funders and decision makers.

If you’re a strategic thinker with a heart for social impact and a flair for writing, we’d love to hear from you!

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Benefits of working at Foodbank

• Being part of the largest food relief charity in the country is rewarding! You’ll be helping to put food on the plates of people in need and fight for a food secure future for all Australians.
• Our values – We live and breathe our values of empowerment, accountability, respect, integrity, diversity and equality.
• Access to NFP salary packaging options and employee assistance program.
• Location – Our warehouse and office is within walking distance of Footscray, Seddon and Yarraville train stations. We also have plenty of parking onsite.

Recruitment and Selection

Foodbank Victoria’s recruitment and selection procedures aim to meet the following:

• That all recruitment and selection processes meet all relevant statutory requirements;
• That processes are consistent, fair, timely and efficient.
• Select the best possible person for each position based on equity and merit;
• Successful candidates have the appropriate experience and qualifications for the position;

If you have any questions about an advertised position, please telephone the contact person named in the advertisement.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct outlines the standard for appropriate ethical and professional behaviour and conduct required of all directors, employees and volunteers of Foodbank Victoria. You can view Foodbank Victoria’s Code of Conduct here.

Child Safe Standards

Foodbank Victoria is a child safe organisation and committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. All team members must uphold our Child Safe Policy.

Privacy

By submitting your application to Foodbank Victoria, you agree that we may use your personal information to process your application. If you are shortlisted for an interview and we perform a reference check, third parties may be contacted to obtain more information about you.

For more information, contact People and Culture via employment@foodbankvictoria.org.au.