Food System Alliance Project Coordinator

Manna Gum Community House • Part-time • Foster, Victoria, Australia • 2w ago

Part-time (19 hrs/week)
Foster + regional travel
12-month contract, possible extension

Help power a fair, resilient local food system. Manna Gum Community House seeks a Project Coordinator to drive the Bass Coast South Gippsland Food System Alliance (FSA)—a partnership of community orgs, councils, producers, and volunteers delivering real impact.

About the Alliance

The Alliance is a transformative movement aimed at building a local food system across Bass Coast and South Gippsland rooted in resilience, fairness, and connection. Current initiatives: To Market – To Market, Preserve & Thrive, The Mobile Grocer, Healthy Soil, Healthy People. Funded through a VicHealth Local Partnerships: Food First (2025–2029) program. Host: Manna Gum Community House, Foster.

What you’ll do

Coordinate four initiatives to scope, plan, deliver, and report on time and budget.
Track milestones, risks, and spend; keep shared records tidy and current.
Prepare clear progress reports for partners and funders.
Connect councils, community groups, and producers; coordinate meetings and events.

You bring

Proven coordination across multiple community projects.
Budget tracking and basic finance/reporting skills.
Sharp writing, confident comms, stakeholder savvy.
Strong organisation and time management.
Understanding of food systems, food security, sustainability, or community development.
Ability to work independently with sound judgment.
Vic driver’s licence and reliable, insured vehicle.
Tertiary qual in Community Development, Project Management, Sustainability, Ag, Business Admin, or similar; or equivalent experience.
Nice to have: alliance/partnership experience, grant reporting, local knowledge, WWC/Police Check (or willing to obtain).

The offer