Head of Food Rescue

Job description

About OzHarvest: OzHarvest is a leading food rescue organisation on a mission to ‘Nourish our Country’ by stopping good food from going to waste and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. Through our education programs and our advocacy work, we hope to inspire others to change behaviour and help reach the national target of halving food waste by 2030. About Our National Operations Team: We’re on a mission to enable safe, efficient and nationally aligned operations that turn surplus food into consistent, high‑impact food rescue—so OzHarvest can deliver more meals, more sustainably, to the communities who need them most. About the role: The Head of Food Rescue leads OzHarvest’s largest and most impactful program, shaping how food rescue is delivered nationwide to maximise impact for communities and the environment. Working in close partnership with State Managers and Operations leaders, this role drives national strategy, continuous improvement and transformation—balancing innovation with operational excellence. With shared accountability for national outcomes across safety, cost‑per‑meal and donor and agency satisfaction, the Head of Food Rescue leads key multi‑st...