Position Description

CERES Fair Food Delivery Driver

Background to CERES

CERES is an environmental community organisation in East Brunswick. It is located on 4 hectares of land on the banks of the Merri Creek and has become an icon of locally based education and action on environmental and social-justice issues.

Projects encompassed within CERES include local and community projects (e.g., Community Gardens and Chook Group, Bicycle Users Group), educational programs for schools ( both environmental and cultural ), accredited training and work-experience programs, non-profit income generating programs (café, nursery and the market),  recreational activities and courses for adults and children,  celebratory festivals ( including the Kingfisher Festival, Harvest Festival)  and a volunteer program.

Background to and Aim of the Position

CERES Fair Food is an exciting project initiated by CERES which is aiming to build a more resilient food supply system.  The service has a number of key objectives, to…

• Reduce the food miles associated with food shopping
• Build a more locally based, self-reliant food economy
• Work with and support local growers who use sustainable farming methods
• Give city workers easy access to healthy, organic, inexpensive food

 

We are now looking for a reliable, punctual part-time driver who has a positive, ‘can do’ attitude and outlook. You will have previous driving experience in Melbourne, preferably in a role which is time critical, so you will need to be able to think on your feet and have a certain amount of flexibility.  This role also requires someone with a friendly disposition as there will be some customer contact and it’s important that you able to develop and sustain relationships.

In return we offer a fun, laid-back & supportive environment in which to work.  You will be playing a key part in an exciting, dynamic and completely ethical organisation that is a force for social change.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport fresh produce from warehouse to various locations across Melbourne

• Lift and carry boxes containing quantities of fresh produce and other dried goods
• Collect bulk fresh produce from growers & wholesale markets
• Deliver packed fresh produce to customers
• Pack and deliver fruit to corporate customers
• Drive delivery truck and/or van in accordance with road rules
• Attend and contribute to weekly operations meetings
• Help out with general packing jobs when required
• Be the ‘face’ of CERES Fair Food
• Additional tasks as directed by leading hand, delivery coordinator

 

Selection Criteria

• Current Victorian Drivers License
• Forklift Licence preferable
• Reliable and punctual
• Fit and healthy
• Excellent people/communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and work through problems in a calm manner
• Some basic computer skills
• Enthusiastic and a team player
• Good knowledge of Melbourne and its suburbs
• Must be available for some early starts
• Strong attention to detail with a systematic approach
• Capacity to work independently, self motivated
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Ability to read maps and use Melways
• Basic verbal English language skills
• Interest in fresh produce industry and sustainable agriculture
• Interest in environmental and social justice issues would be great
• Experience and commitment to customer service
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Organized, efficient and presentable

 

Conditions Of Employment

• This is a casual position with the potential of becoming permanent part time .  Weekly working hours will be between 12 and 21  hours per week.
• Wage level is Grade 3 of the MA000038 Road Transport and Distribution Award 2010.
• $21.40per hour.
• This position sits within the Farm & Market Team, reporting to the Food Host Manager and is ultimately accountable to the CERES Management Committee.
• Other conditions are described in the CERES Work Agreement and CERES Human Resource Policy.

 

To Apply For This Postion

Submit an application including details of:

• Your Response to the Selection Criteria
• Qualifications
• Previous work experience
• Indication of involvement and/or commitment to environmental and social justice issues
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three Referees

Please forward applications to:

Jesse Hull – CERES Fair Food
6/198 Beavers Road
Northcote, Vic, 3070

Or email

jesse@ceresfairfood.org.au

Applications close Tuesday April 17 at 5pm.