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Are you passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and ready to embark on a rewarding career journey walking alongside Torres Strait Islander communities?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) are seeking a dedicated individual to fill the pivotal role of Community Nutrition Project Coordinator. 

Operating in 31 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services. In this community-based position, you will be at the heart of CEQ’s engagement with community and will contribute to the success of our mission to support communities to be healthy and sustainable.

Based on Waibene Island, with its tranquil surroundings and slower pace, island life provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, while the regular travel to various locations, often involving small air and watercraft, offers unique experiences on Country. This is a role where no two days are the same, offering the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in culture, an experience that no desk-job could never provide.

This role really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference, to take on challenging and rewarding responsibilities that align with your values (ours is “caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If this sounds like you, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

Summary

The Community Nutrition Project Coordinator is a Torres Strait based position responsible for planning, development and implementation of phase one of the Healthy Kai Kai, Healthy Living Project. The Healthy Kai Kai, Healthy Living project is a CEQ partnership with Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) to support increased access to prevention focussed community nutrition action across the Torres Strait.

The Community Nutrition Project Coordinator will work collaboratively with local stakeholders to design and pilot culturally relevant healthy eating and lifestyle programs and initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for people across Islands of the Torres Strait, Bamaga and Seisia communities.

Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, the Community Nutrition Project Coordinator will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

Qualifications & Experience

• A tertiary degree qualification in Human Nutrition Science and/or Dietetics from a recognised Australian University, or equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualifications in public health or related discipline will be highly regarded
• Experience in community and/or public health nutrition working in cross cultural setting
• Blue Card (Working with Children Card)
• Eligibility to hold membership of his/her professional association (e.g. Dietitians Australia or Nutrition Society).

Software & Systems Experience

• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, Planner)

Team

• Work as part of the Nutrition & Health team within the Nutrition, Health & Engagement department
• Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity and the success of the CEQ Nutrition & Health program.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members including the Nutrition Cadet, Store Nutritionist, store team members and others

Digital

Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the Nutrition & Health Manager and Nutrition, Health & Engagement General Manager.

Key Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Facilitate planning, implementation and reporting of the Healthy Kai Kai, Healthy Living project to be delivered across the Torres Strait
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with local stakeholders including key government and non-government organisations
• Develop project governance structures which ensure project engagement across relevant sectors including state and federal government, community-controlled health services, peak service organisations, researchers, community groups, education, early childhood, local government and business sectors
• Facilitate effective co-design practices during project planning and execution, ensuring that outcomes align with the aspirations of communities
• Prepare complex documents and other information associated with the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and initiatives, including discussion documents, reports, project plans, tender documents, and briefing notes
• Contribute nutrition content for the healthy lifestyle program initiatives and develop tailored resource materials to be used by community members and other community-based stakeholders
• Deliver healthy lifestyle program initiatives in communities which may include health promotion activities, education sessions, cooking demonstrations, development of menus and recipes or other hands-on activities
• Ensure quality achievement of deliverables in accordance with TSRA service agreement obligations
• Participate in the continuous quality improvement of the CEQ Nutrition & Health Strategy policy implementation to improve store environments for health
• Provide nutrition content input to CEQ social marketing campaigns, public relation activities and media releases
• Represent CEQ Nutrition, Health & Engagement Department on local reference groups and at key forums as required
• Support other agencies with community initiatives that promote nutrition and health
• Other reasonable duties as requested by Nutrition & Health Manager, General Manager Nutrition & Health and Engagement and/or the CEO from time to time.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated sound level knowledge, expertise, and skills in contemporary public health nutrition practice
• Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs within a project management framework
• High level verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to facilitate groups in a cross-cultural context
• Well-developed project management skills, including ability to implement projects in a complex environment
• Ability to translate health promotion and nutrition research and theory to inform policy and program planningSound understanding of research and evaluation methodology
• Consultation and negotiation skills, including the ability to maintain collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders and funding partners
• Proven ability to work independently under limited direction, prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet deadlines, complete tasks and provide reports
• Cross-cultural capability
• Ability to live and work in a remote setting and undergo frequent multi-day travel to outer islands of the Torres Strait
• Willingness to travel to Cairns to spend time in the Cairns Support Office and work collaboratively with Nutrition & Health team and other CEQ departments.
• Current Criminal History check (no more than 3 months old).

Annual Performance Partnership

CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI’s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.

The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year.

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close Friday 14 March 2025, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Check out our Current Seek Listings here

First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks a dedicated individual to fill the pivotal role of  Merchandise Manager.

As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 30 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journey, apply for this role.

Summary

The Merchandise Manager is responsible for coordination, management, purchasing of all retail goods, materials, and components (excluding IT and maintenance equipment procurement) for the CEQ stores to effect efficient and economic operations of the organisation.

Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, the Merchandise Manager will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold of working towards a bachelor’s degree in business/marketing/ retail management
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a similar role within the Retail environment or Hospitality environment is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in a large and complex business desirable, but not essential.

Software & Systems Experience

• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using SmartRetail/Grocery Manager or other similar inventory system.

Team

• Work as part of the Buying team, within the Merchandise & Supply , and provide support to the General Manager – Merchandise & Supply as reasonably required
• Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity and the success of CEQ.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members

Digital

• Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the General Manager – Merchandise & Supply.

Key Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to 

• Provide purchasing leadership and expertise to ensure maximum value is achieved from and throughout the procurement process
• Monitor and manage the level of stock through sales analysis and an accurately maintained data base
• Manage the development and maintenance of ranges.
• Review stock pricing to ensure CEQ is competitive ad affordable on everyday products required for the community’s health and wellbeing whilst ensuring gross profit margins are maintained at a level required for business sustainability
• Drive, monitor and manage the CEQ promotional program for continuous improvement for the benefit of the community, and CEQ sustainability
• Work with the CEQ team on strategies to increase sales & profits
• Meet the key budget KPI’s (sales revenue, margin per annum, gross margin through the rebates budget, healthy food % of sales & F&V % of sales)
• Develop and execute sales, ranging strategies and marketing initiatives, plus promotional activities to increase sales and provide competitive retail offers to all stores
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, promotional spend/opportunities, equipment provision, sales and purchasing rebates, and other opportunities to benefit CEQ and its customers
• Oversee the selection of suppliers and submit contracts for approval within the supplier group
• Oversee supplier product performance throughout the duration of contract to service level and defined KPIs
• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for the category and its planning processes that encompasses promotions, forecasting, stock control, ranging, spacing and review
• Review and monitor the accuracy of the information input into the CEQ computer system via the Category Buyers
• Develop local supply chain (with partnerships and facilitation of Indigenous businesses)
• Monitor WH&S to ensure staff safety and a safe workplace.
• Promote strong working relationships with the Board and community leaders.
• Develop succession plans for all key roles within your business unit
• Drive nutrition and wellbeing improvements within our team and community
• Comply with modern slavery act and policy
• Other reasonable duties as requested by General Manager – Merchandise & Supply or the CEO.

Supervisory Responsibilities     

• This position supervises the Category Buyers.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work in remote locations with limited resources.
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to working within a cross-cultural environment, where respect for and a desire to gain an understanding of traditional Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal culture and customs is an absolute necessity
• Ability to travel to remote communities in light aircraft and ferries as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a resource limited environment
• Current Criminal History check (no more than 3 months old).

Annual Performance Partnership

CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI’s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.

The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year.

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Check out our Current Seek Listings here

First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks a dedicated individual/s to fill the pivotal role of Store Management couple. 

As critical team members, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 30 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journey, apply for this role.

About the role

The Management couple is to provide effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of the Remote Store business, ensuring financial viability of the store, adequate employing levels, effective merchandising, compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures and adherence to operational budgets under the guidance of the Regional Manager Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the financial operations of Remote Store, including sales figures, end of day registers and safe reconciliation, stock control, shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark down, refunds, pricing, as per CEO policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage employee in the business units in accordance with contemporary human resource principles including mentoring assistant store managers in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management, WH&S, policy and procedure and industrial instrument.
• Ensure high level of customer service is maintained.
• Manage wages within budget.
• Develop and implement employee rosters.
• Monitor store merchandising and store specials effectiveness in conjunction with the Regional Manager Operations and Buying Department.
• Manage equipment.
• Monitor store presentation in conjunction with the Regional Manager.
• Manage all stocktakes within time frames and in accordance with CEO Policy and Procedure.
• Assist with quarterly written assessment of the business units.
• Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Other duties as directed by the Regional Manager.

Competency

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Cost Consciousness – Conserves organisational resources.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments.
• Organisational Support – Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritises and plans work activities.
• Dependability – Keeps commitments.

Essential Requirements

• Experience with shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark downs, refunds, shelf ticketing, cash transfers, overrides, and daily cash balances as per CEQ policies and procedures.
• Experience in supervising employees in accordance with contemporary human resource principles including mentoring employees in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management and WH&S.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement employee rosters and assist the store manager to maximise employing resources.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to assist with stock takes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the operations of a store and equipment in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code.
• Ability to monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture team environment.
• Current Police check (no more than 3 months old)

Desirable

• Certificate III or IV in Retail
• Food Safety Certificate
• Workplace Health and Safety Certificate

Work Environment

The position is based across Remote FNQ Communities including the Torres Strait Islands.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Accommodation, Electricity and Utility bills covered.
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Opportunity for career growth
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Laptop & Mobile phone

Applications Welcome 

If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome all applications

Check out our Current Seek Listings here

First Nations people are encouraged to apply.