Merri-bek Community Food Alliance Coordinator
Merri-bek City Council is seeking a part-time, maximum-term Coordinator for the Merri-bek Community Food Alliance. This role is part of Vic Health’s Local Food Partnership and offers flexible schedule (up to 19 hours per week) for 3 years.
Overview
Role: Merri-bek Community Food Alliance Coordinator
- Part Time, maximum term (19 Hours a week) for 3 years
- Flexible Hours based on project needs
- Brand new role as part of Vic Health’s Local Food Partnership
- Salary: $99k - $108k (pro rata) + Super
About Merri-bek City Council
Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council serving 175,000 residents. Our city is diverse and vibrant, with strong commitments to environmental sustainability, social justice, and community wellbeing. The Civic Centre is located in Coburg, with excellent public transport and local amenities nearby.
About The Role
This is an exciting role building on work addressing food security. The role involves partnering with community organisations to implement innovative solutions for greater community benefit. It is part of a dynamic project funded by Vic Health’s Local Partnerships for Food First and is one of 9 projects funded across Victoria. You will work within the Community Development and Social Policy team with project partners including Merri Food Hub, Open Table, Fawkner Food Bowls and Growing Farmers.
This role will facilitate the following:
- Building capacity and strengthening strategic and operational links between Alliance partners
- Expanding reach and effectiveness of existing food security programs between Alliance partners
- Designing and implementing targeted community engagement activities to address the needs of food insecure communities in north Merri-bek
Skills And Experience Required
Demonstrated knowledge of food system issues (e.g., sustainable food models, food insecurity, local food growing).
- Knowledge of Merri-bek’s diverse communities and the community food sector
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing community food enterprise service delivery systems, logistics and operations
- Experience in delivering community programs and projects (time and budget management, problem solving, evaluation) involving diverse stakeholders
- Strong communication and engagement skills with diverse groups, including designing and delivering targeted engagement programs, developing and managing stakeholder relationships, and negotiating complex issues
- Proven strategic and analytical capabilities, including strategy, research and program development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a range of audiences
What The Role Can Offer
- Extensive opportunities for training & career development
- Salary sacrifice options
- Work-life balance with flexible work options
- Employer-supported study assistance schemes
- Wellness programs
Support For Staff
- Up to 20 weeks primary and up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
- Purchase leave
- Ceremonial leave
- Gender affirmation leave
- Family violence leave
How To Apply
Please apply online through our recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining relevant skills and experience, and any other relevant documents. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria.
Applications close: 11:30pm, Friday, 10 October 2025.
Please note that some documents may reference Moreland City Council; we are updating to Merri-bek City Council.
For further information about this position, contact Nalika Peiris, Unit Manager Community Development and Social Policy, on 9240 2364 or .
Additional Information
Merri-bek City Council is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, and people from diverse cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. We are a Child Safe organisation.
Our Commitment: In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Indigenous communities; we are committed to child safety and reducing barriers to employment. For accessibility or modification needs during recruitment, please contact our Recruitment team.
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Location: Coburg, Victoria, Australia. Date posted: 1 week ago.
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