About the position:

Support the delivery and expansion of the Ballarat Healthy Lunch Kitchen, a community-led social enterprise delivering nutritious meals to students in conjunction with local schools and community partners. The project officer will also support administration and reporting, and participate in the collective impact requirements in relation to the VicHealth Local Food Partnerships funding.

The Key Selection Criteria:

Relevant graduate or post graduate qualifications and at least 5years experience working in dietetics, public health nutrition, public health or other relevant discipline.

Demonstrated experience in project management.

Strong stakeholder and community engagement skills.

Ability to effectively plan, manage and prioritise own work with minimum supervision.

Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to the position.

Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values.

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 14 October 2025

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the screen questions based on the selection Key Selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Caroline Amirtharajah, Health and Wellbeing Planner, on 0409 954 083.

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at [email protected]

We're proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.