About the role – Maximum term Part-time 0.6FTE until Feb 2026

Inner City Site provides services to Clients to reduce isolation by assisting them to participate in sustainable community activities. Clients may have mental health, physical, intellectual, sensory disabilities, or disability due to ageing. Food Hub is a low-cost alternative (shop) for food and essential Items run on Baptist Care’s Inner-city site, purposed for clients that are doing it tough, and other concession card holders.

The Food Hub Coordinator will be responsible for the daily running, upkeep of the Food Hub Shop and plays a key role in achieving Baptist Care SA, Inner City’s purpose of: “Being a community of faith, hope and love, seeking to; End homelessness, improve health and wellbeing and lead generational change

Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

Coordinating up to 6 Volunteers per day including workload and shared responsibilities and ensuring that the viability of the shop is kept at a high standard, whilst diligently serving the people we are targeting

Monitor stock levels and track trends of stock that is in demand by clients and adjust accordingly

Train and equip volunteer team to execute tasks at hand through hands on feedback and supervision

Participate in the overall volunteer strategy of Inner City in partnership with the Inner-City Management team

About you:

You’re compassionate, organised, and driven to make a difference in your community. With a warm and welcoming approach, you create spaces where everyone feels valued. Passionate about ending homelessness and improving well-being, you’re ready to contribute to a community built on faith, hope, and love.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

Diploma qualifications or Certificate 4 in Community Services with substantial years of relevant experience

Evidence of successful experience in leading and supervising a volunteer team

Previous work experience in retail

Demonstrated ability to understand service and program compliance in a community services environment

Specific Requirements:

Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.

You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain:

Full unrestricted South Australia Driver’s Licence

A current and valid DHS: Child-Related Employment Screening/WWCC

National Police Clearance as per the Background Screening Check Policy

Training: Provide First Aid (HLTAID012)

Training: Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes)

About us:

Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 4) + super

Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay

A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to recruitment at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Baptist Care SA is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptcare (VIC, TAS), to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.