The Victorian Government will connect thousands of jobseekers in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay with food suppliers to reduce critical workforce shortages.
Jobs Victoria is working with major supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths and Aldi as well as wholesaler Metcash, to fill staff shortages with people looking to find work.
The program started earlier this month and already has more than 2,000 people expressing interest in the jobs.
The roles available will include pick-packers to assemble online orders, night-fillers, cashiers, delivery drivers and forklift operators.
Premier Daniel Andrews said: “We want to keep food on the supermarket shelves and Victorians in jobs – and this program does both.”
“This rapid response to workforce issues along the supply chain will help minimise disruptions to the food and essentials Victorians rely on, which is critical as we navigate Omicron.”
