Our Food Connections Project Lead

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYThe Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation enables preventative, positive change in the food, health, wellbeing and sustainability habits of children and young people, families and communities right across Australia. We are seeking a motivated and culturally informed Project Lead to deliver the Our Food Connections Project, on the unceded land of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Wadawurrung and Bunurong peoples across Greater Melbourne in Victoria. Reporting to the Community Initiatives Manager, the Project Lead will work under general direction and be responsible for day-to-day project coordination, community engagement and expense tracking of the project. This dynamic role involves walking alongside Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) supporting their self-determined priorities for establishing kitchen gardens and culturally appropriate food education for children and young people. Intra-state travel is required to provide on-the-ground support.
You will join a passionate, supportive and collaborative group of people dedicated to supporting schools, early childhood services and communities to experience fun, hands-on and delicious food education for all young Australians.
This is a part time role 15.2 hours per week. There is a possibility that this role could be combined with another project based in the Western suburbs of Narrm (Melbourne) to make it a full-time role. Please let us know if this option is of interest in your application. Note, you would be expected to work on the ground in the Western suburbs.
ABOUT YOUWe are a not-for-profit that exists in a changeable environment and is open to opportunity and change. You will need to be willing to handle a rapidly adapting workplace, with a responsive and flexible attitude. We are looking for someone with: Expertise in culturally informed ways of working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities supporting self-determined outcomes. Core kitchen or garden knowledge enabling confident, hands-on support for community leaders on the ground. Strong organisation skills and ability to drive a project. A love of fresh, seasonal, delicious food! The Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, people with disability, and other vulnerable people. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and harm and neglect of all vulnerable people. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment and promote cultural safety for children. The successful applicant is expected to provide or obtain a: Valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee) Current National Police Check For further information please see the position description on our website: https://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/our-food-connections-project-lead/
To be considered, forward a cover letter and copy of your CV to application@kitchengardenfoundation.org.au with the Subject Line: Project Lead [your name]Applications close 5pm (AEST) Sunday 6 September 2026.