At Oonah Aboriginal Health and Community Services, we strive to uphold a Culturally respectful approach that includes and strengthens all peoples, traditions, stories and Culture, now and for future generations.

The Corporation and its members are committed to providing a central point of contact for Community members to access our service and programs across Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne.

Join Oonah and make a difference in community.

We are seeking a passionate Tuckerbag Coordinator.

Oonah has been running a Food Security Program (Tucker Bag) since 2015. This is a vital service to Community. The lesser health status of the Indigenous Community is well documented and nutrition is one of the underpinning factors. We recognise the importance of improving a person’s diet by supplying fresh food .Tucker Bag also enables Oonah to engage with Community, often becoming a first point of contact into other health and wellbeing services e.g. Alcohol and other Drug and Social and Emotional Wellbeing Support. As part of our Reconciliation model Tucker Bag is available to all members of the Community who are in need – no one is turned away.

Working collaboratively with internal teams and sector partners, you'll help reduce stigma, improve access to services, and support better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

What to expect:

You will lead the collection, coordination and distribution of food and food parcels from our Healesville location.

This role does require driving to Derrimut and Southbank in a van

Physical demands - This role does require safe lifting to load and unload food supplies of up to 15kg

Hours of Work – this is a 3 day a week position with a 7:30am start on Wednesdays

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
For further information and to request a copy of the position description please contact [email protected]

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about health equity and digital transformation in community care.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This role is designated at SCHADS 3.1 or above dependent on qualifications