Maximum Term Full Time (1 FTE) until ****
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 Recent 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-secure 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 $****
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
About Us
Our ********* 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 solid 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 ****
To view the position description, please visit Description_Hastings St Social Supermarket Coordinator.pdf
We recognise that applicants may hesitate to disclose their need for adjustments during recruitment due to concerns about discrimination.
To address this, Good Shepherd asks all candidates about any required accommodations, with the intention of minimizing any sense of exclusion or discomfort associated with requesting adjustments.
Good Shepherd believes in genuine inclusive practice and employment and will therefore offer job customisation to meet the varying needs of diverse candidates.
Personal data held by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia.
We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer.
Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.

📌 Social Supermarket Coordinator (Ceo030) (Adelaide)
🏢 Good Shepherd
📍 Adelaide