Join our team
Join our team
The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation is governed by a board of management and led by our CEO, Rob Rees MBE DL. Our work is brought to life by a passionate, collaborative team committed to making a meaningful impact in communities across Australia. Keep an eye on this page for upcoming opportunities.
→ Blacktown Kitchen Garden Project Lead – parental leave cover
Work at a Kitchen Garden Program school or early childhood service
Many schools and services within the kitchen garden community manage staff to run kitchen and garden classes. They may recruit teachers, kitchen and garden specialists, volunteers or a combination depending on their requirements. Keep an eye on this page for upcoming opportunities.
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Employment information
The Foundation is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHCADS), a Fair Work Commission consolidated modern award.
Why work for us?
Our 2025 Staff Sentiment Survey results reveal the following about our culture and employees:
- 98% have an emotional connection to the mission or purpose of the Foundation which makes them feel that their job is important
- 97% feel that their colleagues are committed to doing quality work
- 95% are satisfied working at the Foundation
- 95% feel that their work reflects the values of the Foundation
- 92% feel that someone at work seems to care about them as a person
- 91% recently received recognition or praise for doing good work
- 90% have meaningful connections at work
Organisational Requirements and Commitments
Please refer to: Organisational Requirements and Commitments.
Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification and victimisation.
The Foundation makes decisions on employment, promotion, and reward based on merit. This commitment is set out in the Foundation’s policies that address diversity and inclusion, equal employment opportunity, discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying and appropriate workplace behaviour. All staff are required to comply with all Foundation policies.
The Foundation values diversity because we recognise that the differences in our people’s age, ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability and background bring richness to our work environment. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where the compounding benefits of a diverse workforce are recognised as vital in our organisation’s vision and values.