About Us

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) committed to healing, supporting, serving and protecting Aboriginal communities across the Mallee region. Guided by our Elders and grounded by Our Lore, MDAS exists to strengthen the resilience, independence and wellbeing of our Mob. We walk alongside individuals and families through every stage of life – caring, empowering, educating and advocating so people can be their very best selves.

Our programs span across health, wellbeing, family services, community support and culture. With deep community roots and solid regional presence, MDAS is moving confidently towards becoming a sector leading ACCHO known for its cultural authority and practical life-changing outcomes.

About the role

Reporting to the Catering and Events Manager, the Coordinator Community Kitchen is responsible for the daily coordination of MDAS community kitchen and catering operations in Swan Hill. The role leads kitchen staff and coordinates food preparation, catering orders, menu and recipe development, stock control and safe work practices to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

This is a part-time position of 30 hours per week, with working hours scheduled between 7am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities





- Ensure all food is prepared as per food safety requirements, on time and in sufficient quantities for all catering orders,
- Oversee ordering and maintenance of stock levels of all kitchen supplies,
- With the Catering Manager, create menus for catering provided to our community, programs, meetings, and staff with inclusion of Traditional Foods into menu planning,
- Oversee Second Bite and Community food relief program and community meals program,
- Supervise and lead all staff under your responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

- Experience in commercial kitchen operations.
- Experience in managing food safety requirements.
- Experience in supervising staff.
- Knowledge of traditional foods.
- Minimum requirement of a CERT III in Commercial Cookery.

Other Requirements

- Current National Police Check.
- Current Employee Working with Children Check.
- Current Driver's Licence.

MDAS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisting and interviews may commence prior to the closing date of 4th December 2026.

For a confidential discussion, please contact the hiring manager Jo-Ann Murray on [0407 289 446](tel:0407 289 446)

📌 Coordinator Community Kitchen (Swan Hill)
🏢 Mallee District Aboriginal Services
📍 Swan Hill