Job Description

About OzHarvest:

OzHarvest is a leading food rescue organisation on a mission to ‘Nourish our Country’ by stopping good food from going to waste and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. Through our education programs and our advocacy work, we hope to inspire others to change behaviour and help reach the national target of halving food waste by 2030.

We’re on a mission to enable safe, efficient and nationally aligned operations that turn surplus food into consistent, high‑impact food rescue—so OzHarvest can deliver more meals, more sustainably, to the communities who need them most.

About the Role:

The State Manager's role is to lead, drive and oversee all aspects of OzHarvest's culture,

people and operations in Western Australia to ensure the establishment, improvements,

smooth operation, and sustainable growth of OzHarvest in the region.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Be a positive and effective team member and bring the OzHarvest values to life:

• Demonstrate each value in every one of your actions and decisions

• Contribute to the successes of your team by supporting your team mates to be the best they can be

• Communicate honestly and openly at all times

Leading people and teams:

• Recruitment and induction of new employees

• Continuous conversations for the development and growth and management of the team

• Problem solve, provide solutions, advise and support the team

• Communicate openly and motivate the teams

• Help your team be the best they can be at OzHarvest and beyond

Key Responsibility Area 1 – Strategy and Growth:

• Maintain a vision for the growth and reach of OzHarvest and its strategic plans

• Establish optimal strategic structure, support and staffing for all WA offices

• Implement the strategic plan and growth of Western Australia offices

• Develop the business plan for sustainable growth, set targets and remove obstacles

• Recruiting key roles for strategic growth

• Develop and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders in conjunction with HQ teams

Key Responsibility Area 2 – Events and Partnerships Management:

• Be the public face of OzHarvest in Western Australia in addition to key personnel

• Drive and encourage a culture of outstanding customer service

• Support the 'Cooking for a Cause' program

• Foster program engagement in conjunction with program leads and Coordinators

• Build and manage local corporate partnerships, targeting outcomes for OzHarvest state-wide and nationally

• Actively seek out fundraising opportunities and nurture relationships with existing donors

• Ensure a high level of service and professionalism with our Corporate partners

Key Responsibility Area 3 – Operational Support:

• Leadership of staff and volunteers

• Support the Operations Team in their responsibilities

• Lead in the management and/or maintenance of building infrastructure equipment, technology, telephony, real estate and assets

• Participate in national and local staff meetings

• General leadership and support for OzHarvest staff and nationally

Key Responsibility Area 4 – Governance and Compliance:

• Administration and compliance of the State budget as directed by CFO

• Prepare and deliver reports as required to COO for board reports

• Ensure adherence to best practice policies, processes and procedures and good governance

• Ensure appropriate service strategies and standards are implemented and effectively monitored

• Ensure effective cost control procedures and processes are implemented, monitored and maintained in all cost areas of OzHarvest operations

• Adhere to WHS requirements prescribed by legislation

• Compliance with other Local, State and Federal Government regulations

At OzHarvest we are a team and there are fabulous opportunities for each of us to work

together to contribute to deliver on our purpose to Nourish our Country. These could

include a range of reasonable additional duties from time to time as required.

Personal Specification:

Qualifications:

• Formal qualifications or relevant experience in business administration, logistics/operations and project management (desirable)

• Current driver's licence (essential)

• Current and Valid Police Check (essential)

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' leadership or supervisory role

• Exemplary leadership skills and experience with an HQ and State based organisation

• Experience working alongside volunteers

• Experience in logistics and/or operational management

• Strong project management capability in managing multiple, complex projects

• Experience in events, fundraising, marketing and communications

• Ability to engage with and nurture relationships with our corporate sponsors

• Database management experience

• Budget and financial management experience

• Excellent administrative and business management skills

Personal Abilities and Aptitudes:

• A strong commitment and enthusiasm towards the vision of OzHarvest

• Energetic, positive and proactive attitude

• Action-orientated and driven to achieve results

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships

• Innovative, creative and act with initiative and flair

• Ability to coordinate teams in a time pressured environment

• Demonstrated drive to implement best practice solutions

• Great organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and time manage

• Flexible and highly responsive

• Dependability and accountability

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values its people.

• Opportunity to shape initiatives that make a real impact.

• Flexible working arrangements, salary packaging and additional paid leave.

• A supportive team environment where your ideas matter.

• Grow your skills, career and networks with limitless opportunities

To apply:

Please complete the online application process and attach your CV along with a cover letter that includes a brief message explaining "Why you would like to work at OzHarvest and in this role" (creativity encouraged!).

Please note that only applications with a cover letter addressing the question above will be shortlisted.

OzHarvest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please note: If you have a Language or Cultural special consideration, a disability or impairment or use assistive technology, please let us know in your Cover Letter when applying. You can ask a support person to help you through the application and interview process.