Stock Controller – Food and Material Aid

Play a key role in the team coordinating the sourcing, stock management and distribution of emergency relief and material aid for BCO.....

About the Role

The BCO Stock Controller – Food and Material Aid works collaboratively with the BCO Minister/Coordinator in responding to the needs of vulnerable people in Boroondara. The position plays a key role in the team coordinating the sourcing, stock management and distribution of emergency relief and material aid for BCO.

In addition to being the stock controller, the incumbent is welcoming, compassionate, and diligent when engaging with participants. The person in the role is mindful of people’s complex needs, and the diversity of people presenting such as people living with a disability, families with school age children, older people, students, and people with CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) backgrounds.

The position works alongside the Volunteer Coordinator and volunteers. They distribute food relief and material aid, and manage stock including collection, storage and retrieval. Additionally, the position assists with needs assessments, outreach services, referrals to external supports, and contributes to pastoral support.

This is a full time ongoing role, located in Kew, Victoria.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Relevant certificate or qualification suited to the position
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role
• Experience in stock management such as acquisition, delivery, collection, storage and distribution, and responsible manual handling
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Proficiency with MS Office, document management, and data collection

The successful candidate will:

• Obtain and maintain a Working with Children’s Check.
• Be subject to satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
• Maintain a full Victorian Driver’s Licence with the ability to drive a larger van.
• Agrees to obtain a Mental Health First Aid Certificate (BCO supported training and first aid allowance provided).
• Agrees to abide by the UCA Child Safe Policy, and the Child Safe Code of Conduct

Application Instructions

• Please download and review the position description
• Submit your application via email to [email protected]
• The subject line of your email should read ‘BCO Stock Controller’
• Please upload two documents in PDF format: your Resume and a Cover Letter
• There is no closing date for applications, the vacancy will close as soon as a successful candidate is identified
• Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted
• For all queries, please contact the People and Culture Advisor at: [email protected]

About Us

Boroondara Community Outreach (BCO) aims to create a community of hospitality with people, a safe space for people to belong, where each person is valued and can contribute. We value compassion and respect, nurture hope and encourage creativity. The ministry works closely with the local Council and other organisations in the area and is part of the Boroondara Mental Health Alliance (St. Vincent’s). BCO is a mission of the Presbytery of Yarra Yarra which is one of eight regional presbyteries making up the Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.