Operational Lead - Affordable Food Pantry Trial

Make a real impact in your community

Anglicare is launching an exciting new Affordable Food Pantry trial, supporting individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Coordinator to help establish, stabilise and deliver this important program.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead operational setup and early delivery of the pantry trial
• Develop procedures, workflows and safe operating systems
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Manage procurement, stock levels and inventory
• Ensure safe food handling and compliance
• Oversee customer experience to ensure dignity and respect
• Support community engagement and referrals
  
  

About You

• 3+ years’ experience in community services, food relief, retail, hospitality or logistics
• Experience supervising volunteers or staff
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lead in a fast‑paced operational environment
• Confidence with stock control and purchasing systems
• A compassionate, person‑centered approach
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• NSW Working with Children Check & National Police check
  
  

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life
• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family
  
  

Are you ready for a career that means more?

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Application Close Date: April 06, 2026

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