At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Field Operations team with admin tasks, scheduling, and reporting.
- Company: Join George Weston Foods, a leading food manufacturer in Australia and NZ.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, community initiatives, training programs, and health benefits.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team crafting iconic products that people love.
- Qualifications: Organised, detail-oriented with admin experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
About Us
GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, MAURI, and Jasol.
DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork. We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group. DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
About The Role
We are looking for a Field Operations Coordinator to join our team in Docklands. This role plays a key part in supporting our Field Operations team with administrative tasks, scheduling, reporting, and data entry to ensure operational efficiency. We have part-time hours available (approximately 25 hours per week, worked over 4 or 5 days) but are open to offering this as a full-time role for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the Field Operations team
- Assist with preparation of reports, schedules, and operational documentation
- Maintain accurate data entry and record keeping in business systems
- Support communication between field teams, head office, and other stakeholders
- Manage logistics for training, meetings, and site visits
- Track key metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
Why Join Us
Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’. When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community. We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):
- Flexible work arrangements
- Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Discounted products
- Training and development programs
- Global career opportunities
- Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end-of-year celebration
- Health and wellness initiatives
About You
You are an organised, detail-oriented coordinator with:
- Experience in administration, coordination, or operations support
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn
Applications
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button. At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to donpeopleandperformance@gwf.com.au. Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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