Community Meals Team Leader

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army (Salvos) Katherine Corps is in the heart of Katherine. We share the love of Jesus by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities, and working for justice. The Salvos offer hope, purpose, and fulfillment for anyone seeking connection, guidance, social support and community.

About the role

As a Community Meals Team Leader, this is your opportunity to lead the operations of Katherine Corps’ Social Community Meals program, delivering welcoming, high-quality meal services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Coordinate and supervise the meals area while fostering a safe, inclusive environment and exceptional customer service for all community members.

Reporting to the Corps Officer, this is a permanent, full-time role, located onsite in Katherine, NT.

How you will make an impact

• Lead and support a team of employees and volunteers to deliver a welcoming, high-quality Community Meals service.

• Coordinate daily kitchen, catering and meal service operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and resource allocation.

• Oversee food preparation, stock control and ordering to maintain service standards and minimise waste.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, safeguarding and organisational policies.

• Foster a respectful and inclusive environment that promotes dignity, connection and positive outcomes for community members.

• Monitor service performance, maintain operational records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will bring

• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead and support teams and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural awareness and a calm, professional approach in fast-paced environments.
• Strong administrative skills, with experience using computer systems for stock control, budgeting, reporting and staff administration.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Hospitality experience (food preparation, service and kitchen)
• Knowledge of legislated requirements under the Food and Beverages Act
• A national police record check is required
• A current NT Working with Children Check (Ochre Card)
• Capacity to work with safe manual handing.

What we offer

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including: 

• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with SHCADS Level 4

How to apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration