What We're Looking For

We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to join our Community Outreach team!

This role will work independently and with the team to support, facilitate and coordinate our community engagement strategy.

Your overall focus as a Community Engagement Officer with Medical Pantry is on beginning, maintaining and nurturing relationships with our charity partners.

As part of the team, you will oversee charity partners based within a particular geographical location, either locally, nationally or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Reaching out to charities to seek out possible partnerships with Medical Pantry.
• Evaluating the suitability of potential partners.
• Develop a working relationship with the new partners.
• Maintaining ongoing communication, support and assistance with the partners.
• Working with the Community Outreach team when necessary.

Skills and Attributes

• Has a good command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good observation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in using the internet, emailing software, and basic databases.
• Is organised and can follow processes.
• Cares about people and enjoys working within a community focused program.

Time Commitment

We appreciate any amount of hours that you can volunteer with us!

This position is non-time specific; we appreciate any time you can give!

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter and resume to peter@medicalpantry.org

About Us

Medical Pantry is an Australian charity based in Port Melbourne. We deliver surplus medical supplies to underserved communities over all over the globe. We collect surplus stock from manufacturers, distributors and hospitals, saving them from going to landfills. In 2021, we donated 15,000 tonnes and helped tens of millions of people access medical care.

Our organisation is 100% volunteer run. We have a diverse background ranging from university students to retirees; engineers to health professionals. We are all about a world with equitable healthcare for all. We aim to improve the sustainability, and reduce the wastage of medical equipment and supplies in Australia. If you share these values, we would love for you to join us and contribute to this mission!