Café One Coordinator

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.

Your Opportunity

Mission Australia's Café One is a social enterprise program which provides people with a history of rough sleeping, chronic homelessness, and social exclusion the opportunity to participate in vocational training and employment.

Operating since 2016, Café One is more than just a job; it is a step on the journey towards independence, giving participants a sense of pride, achievement, and the skills to become financially independent.

The primary responsibility of the Café One Coordinator is to develop, prepare, support, and assess the trainees undertaking the Certificate 1 in Hospitality and the barista course, in accordance with contractual and compliance requirements. The program aims to assist the vulnerable in the community to gain skills to become financially independent.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide management of all Café One operations
• Coordination of volunteers and community engagement activities
• Ensure quality food and service compliance with QLD Health laws, regulations, and Food Safety Standards
• Responsible for ordering supplies of food and coffee
• Provide ongoing support to Trainees and assist them in obtaining employment or further training after their traineeship

Requirements for Success

• Relevant degree (desirable) and/or formal qualification at trade level
• Knowledge of food preparation, hygiene practices, and workplace health and safety
• Ability to lead, supervise, and mentor Trainees
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision, prioritising work and managing time effectively
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with people who have experienced long-term homelessness
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the position (prolonged standing, bending/squatting/twisting, lifting, reaching, etc.)
• Mandatory Drivers Licence with the ability to tow and reverse the Café One trailer

Before starting work, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Our Culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture ensures you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds to apply.

Your Benefits

• Rewarding work – making a real difference every day
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
• Free external, confidential counselling
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, an additional annual leave day on your work anniversary, and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave