Food and Material Aid Logistics Officer

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Australia is seeking an organised, hands-on and community-minded Food and Material Aid Logistics Officer to oversee the coordination and logistics of our Foodbank and Material Aid program.

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. In Australia, JRS works alongside people seeking asylum and refugees to support dignity, inclusion and meaningful participation in the community through holistic and trauma-informed services.

About the Role

Reporting to the Community Programs Manager, the Food and Material Aid Logistics Officer plays a key role in ensuring individuals and families seeking asylum have access to essential food, clothing and household items.

This position oversees the day-to-day coordination of Foodbank and Material Aid operations, including stock management, donations, deliveries, volunteer coordination and logistics. The role also supports the delivery of targeted and ad-hoc donation drives in response to identified client needs.

This is a dynamic and practical role suited to someone who enjoys both operational coordination and community-focused work.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the JRS Foodbank and Material Aid program
• Monitor stock levels and oversee the safe storage, organisation and distribution of food and donated goods
• Serve as the primary point of contact for donations and deliveries
• Coordinate or undertake collections of donated goods across Greater Sydney as required
• Work collaboratively with volunteers to support Foodbank distribution and home delivery services
• Maintain accurate records and data relating to Foodbank and Material Aid support
• Build and maintain relationships with material aid providers, donors and community partners
• Support targeted donation appeals and ad-hoc drives in collaboration with internal teams
• Liaise with building management, contractors and service providers regarding site operations and maintenance
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with WHS and organisational policies

Why join us?

At JRS, you will be part of a compassionate and mission-driven organisation committed to accompanying people seeking asylum and refugees.

We offer:

• Meaningful and values-driven work
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Salary packaging benefits to maximise take-home pay
• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

People with lived refugee experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

JRS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Process

Apply via EthicalJobs. If you would like further information about the Food and Material Aid Logistics Officer position, please contact Gabrielle Leafe, Community Programs Manager at ***email_hidden*** using the subject line.