Community Worker – Adelaide

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 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.

About the role:

We are on the lookout for a confident and friendly Community Worker for our Adelaide Market. As a Community Worker, you’ll be an integral part of our market team, fostering a welcoming, safe, and culturally diverse environment for our customers, dedicated staff, and passionate volunteers. This role will be 18 hours per week spread across Tuesday, Wednesday (after hours) and Thursday.

Your primary responsibility involves cultivating and nurturing relationships with our customers, championing social inclusion, fostering self-advocacy, and facilitating connections with local service providers., as well as providing essential support and care to our incredible volunteer team. Additionally, you will be working closely with the National Wellness Lead in implementing safety policies and practices that prioritise the well-being of everyone involved in our vibrant market community.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Certificate III in Community Services or similar qualification (must have)
• Experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds and complex needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• First Aid Certificate

To apply:

Please follow through the online application process and attach your CV, a cover letter, and include a message as to “Why would you like to work at OzHarvest?” (creativity encouraged!)

Please note that only applications with a cover letter addressing the question 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.