Role Title: Project Intern - Connecting local food supply chains
Organisation: Shire of Carnarvon
Internship Period: Winter (June - July)
Location: Carnarvon
Carnarvon’s unique location, seated on the edge of the Gascoyne River Delta approximately 904km north of Perth, makes it a tropical oasis in an otherwise arid landscape. Paradoxically, Carnarvon has a fertile and thriving horticultural district that supplies the majority of Perth’s fruit and vegetables during the winter months.
Carnarvon has long been recognised for its unique small and sweet banana but that reputation is widening with an extensive range of subtropical fruit and temperate climate vegetables grown on the plantations lining the Gascoyne River.
A thriving prawn, scallop, crab and fishing industry also operates from Carnarvon. During the months of May to October freshly caught seafood can be purchased directly from the factories. Beef and goat are sold directly to market all year round.
Our reputation for producing quality food products does not translate through to our restaurants, where you will be hard pressed to find locally grown/produced food on the menu. Coupled with a dated approach to menu design and service standards that don't meet visitor expectations, the hospitality industry has vast potential for growth.
This project aims to work with local venues, growers and supplies to better understand the barriers to buying and cooking with local produce. An understanding of the demand for product, seasonal availability, and logistics of all parties will be developed with the goal of reducing the barriers to local supply.
The Shire of Carnarvon local government organisation dedicated to providing excellent customer service across a wide range of programs, facilities and services that contribute to maintaining and enhancing our community.