About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and community-minded individual to join our team as a Feeding Queensland Kids Community Food Coordinator in Ipswich. Reporting to the FQK Partnerships Manager at Foodbank Queensland, the role will operate within the Ipswich community based at local host organisation. This is a unique opportunity to support local communities in creating lasting solutions to food insecurity.

The Feeding Queensland Kids (FQK) initiative is a collaborative effort led by Foodbank Queensland, Second Bite / FareShare, and OzHarvest to tackle food insecurity. With First Nations engagement and centralising community perspectives at its core, the initiative supports Gununa/Mornington Island, Ipswich, and Bundaberg by funding practical solutions for immediate relief and long-term systems change. Using a community-led, place-based approach, FQK invests in capacity building and food solution projects through grants.

This role is funded for 14 months and is central to engaging and coordinating the Feeding Queensland Kids (FQK) initiative in Ipswich. You will help bring people together to support food equity, working alongside community groups, local organisations, Traditional Owners and Custodians and people in the Ipswich community. Both part time applicants working 4 days a week, and part time applicants willing to job share will be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the community to design and implement food programs that address local needs.
• Support and coordinate the Community Food Working Group, ensuring community voices are heard and drive decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with local organisations, food relief providers, government agencies, and food suppliers.
• Promote and support community groups in applying for grants to fund food programs and projects.
• Help community groups carry out their grant-funded projects by connecting them to services, food suppliers, and other resources.
• Facilitate workshops and public forums, helping to grow awareness and engagement in food equity initiatives.
• Gather community stories and data to share the impact of the FQK initiative.

Who You Are

• Passionate about food security, community-led solutions, and First Nations engagement.
• Experienced in community-based roles, preferably in a not-for-profit environment, with an understanding of systems change theory.
• Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with local community stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, schools, Elders, neighbourhood centres, food suppliers, food relief providers, not-for-profit organisations, and local government.
• Knowledgeable in grants management and able to support community groups with grant applications.
• Confident in facilitation and public speaking, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, capable of preparing briefs, agendas, and reports.
• Highly organised and able to work independently, adapting to changing priorities.
• Willing to occasionally travel to Brisbane and regional and remote Queensland to share learnings and best practices for the initiative.
• Holder of a current Australian driver's licence (or ability to obtain one).
• Able to obtain a Working with Children’s Check, funded by Foodbank Queensland.

Why Join Us?

Be a part of a purpose driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the lives of many families living in Queensland. Enjoy benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging
• Learning, development, and career growth
• Flexible work options
• An employee assistance program for you and your family

Diversity And Inclusion

Foodbank Queensland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

How To Apply?

Job applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV as well as a Cover Letter addressing the role requirements listed as soon as possible via SEEK. Please reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy of the full position description.