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Finance & Operations Coordinator

STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN FOUNDATION

We seek a food and/or garden loving finance and operations professional to work closely with our Finance & Operations Lead. The role is primarily based in the 60L Green Building in Narrm (Melbourne) on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation and working from home.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF) enables preventative, positive change in the food, health, wellbeing and sustainability habits of children and young people, families and communities right across Australia.

The Finance & Operations Coordinator works closely with and reports to the Finance & Operations Lead to support financial (bookkeeping) and records management; coordinates stock control, postage & shipping and office/IT equipment; event administration; provides general office management and support to staff; and acts as first point of contact both in person from the office and remotely.

You will join a passionate, supportive and collaborative group of people dedicated to supporting schools, early childhood services and communities to experience fun, hands-on and delicious food education for all young Australians.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A culture that strives to foster genuine innovation, loyalty and growth.
  • An adaptable, enjoyable and human way of working reflected in progressive policies.
  • Wellbeing days.
  • Annual leave loading.
  • Flexible ways of working.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Portable long service leave with the Victorian Portal Long Service Authority.

ABOUT YOU

We are a not-for-profit that exists in a changeable environment and is open to opportunity and change. You will need to be willing to handle a rapidly adapting workplace, with a responsive and flexible attitude. We are looking for someone with:

  • Experience with Xero and budgetly or equivalent systems.
  • Technically proficient in Microsoft 365 and experience in the use of relevant systems including CRM (ideally Salesforce).
  • Highly developed interpersonal and collaborative skills with a proven ability to build relationships through mutual respect and understanding.
  • Strong organisational skills, including an ability to work on multiple tasks, with competing priorities simultaneously and with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation skills.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated positive OH&S practices.
  • A love of fresh, seasonal, delicious food!

The applicant must be able to legally work in Australia and hold a valid Working With Children Check.

For further information please see the position description.

To be considered, forward a cover letter and copy of your CV

to application@kitchengardenfoundation.org.au with the Subject Line: Finance & Operations Coordinator [your name]

Applications close 5pm (AEST) Sunday 12 October 2025

No recruitment companies please.

Kitchen Garden Support Line 13000 SAKGF (13000 72543)

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation would not be possible without our supporters. We rely entirely on the generosity, shared vision and commitment of schools and early childhood services, volunteers, philanthropic organisations, government, business and individuals.

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional owners of the land on which we live and work, and we pay our respects to their elders, both past and present.

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