Social Supermarket Coordinator (CEO030)

Brief Description

• Maximum Term Full Time (1 FTE) until 2030
• Supermarket operating hours are Mon-Fri 9m-5pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm
• Availability to work Saturdays
• Salary packaging, gifted leave at Christmas and Easter, paid parental leave
• Competitive above-award salary, SCHADS Level 4 - $94,124

About The Role

The Social Supermarket Coordinator will lead the establishment and day-to-day operations of a new Social Supermarket, creating a welcoming and inclusive community hub that improves food security, social connection and wellbeing.

Reporting to the CEO, you will coordinate service delivery, support members, build community partnerships, lead volunteers, and contribute to grant-funded projects and community development initiatives. This is a hands-on role that offers the unique opportunity to build a new service from the ground up and make a lasting impact in the southern Adelaide community.

The Food Centre is a community-focused not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people experiencing food insecurity and financial hardship. The Food Centre is entering an exciting new phase as it transitions and integrates as part of Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Social Supermarket
• Support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and financial hardship
• Recruit, train and support volunteers
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, businesses and government agencies
• Assist with grant writing, funding submissions and partnership development
• Collect and report data, outcomes and impact measures
• Support budget monitoring and project administration
• Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety and child-safe requirements
• Promote dignity, inclusion and community participation in all service delivery
• Contribute to innovation, continuous improvement and service development

About You

• Certificate IV or higher qualification in Community Services, Human Services, Community Development, Social Work or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in community services, food relief, volunteer coordination or community development
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certification, or willingness to obtain within three (3) months
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work Saturdays

Benefits

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year, plus entertainment up to $2650
• 4 days gifted leave at Christmas and Easter (pro rata)
• Up to 100 hours of paid study leave (where relevant to role)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary career)
• Additional leave through purchase leave pathways
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• Eligible for participation in the portable long service leave program

Our 2023-2027 strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. We aspire for all women, girls, and families to be safe, well, strong, and connected. We strive for equity, dignity and social justice for women, girls and families by collaborating globally and acting locally, supporting our communities in Australia and New Zealand to thrive.

We want women, girls and families to live full and dignified lives, have dignified income and enjoy financial wellbeing. We aim to provide place-based, people-centred, holistic services while working at the system level to achieve bold and audacious reform. We currently offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and domestic violence support services, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and strong advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ) respects the dignity of all people, draws strength from, and celebrates the diversity of our community. At GSANZ, we strive for an inclusive culture where all identities feel safe and that they belong. We welcome and actively seek applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender expressions and identities, people with disability, and culturally and racially marginalised people. Each person’s individual decision regarding disclosure will be fully respected.

How To Apply

Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. Please upload your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.

Applications are considered as they are received. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 17 July 2026

To view the position description, please visit https://hrdoc.goodshep.org.au/doc/2026.07_Position Description_Hastings St Social Supermarket Coordinator.pdf

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