Food Hub Partnership Lead

About the role – 0.4 FTE (Part Time Contract until 30/6/2028)

The Food Hub Partnership Lead plays a key role in strengthening Baptist Care SA’s Inner City Food Hub by building and maintaining partnerships that improve access to affordable food for people in need. The role focuses on stakeholder engagement, partnership development, promotion of the Food Hub, and performance monitoring to ensure sustainable, client-focused outcomes. Working closely with internal teams and community partners, the position supports wellbeing, connection, and positive change for vulnerable communities.

This role is worked 4 days per fortnight, with days negotiable based on business needs and candidate preferences.

About you:

You are a proactive, people-focused professional with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Organised, adaptable and able to work independently, you enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders and contributing to meaningful community outcomes. You are motivated by purpose-driven work and value inclusivity, integrity and continuous improvement.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Relevant degree with experience in sector or similar role such as Social Work, Psychology
• Diploma qualifications or Certificate 4 in Community Services with substantial years of relevant experience
• Evidence of successful experience in stakeholder engagement
• Previous work experience in faith-based Community Service environment
• Previous work experience in retail

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 4.1) + super
• Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Talent Acquisition at recruitment@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion.

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

Baptist Care SA is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptcare (VIC, TAS), to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.