Food Services Assistant

4 weeks ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Employment Type:Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:Hospital Assistant Grade 3

Remuneration: $29.48 per hour per hour plus shift allowances and 12% superannuation

Hours Per Week: 20 and 15 hours per week

Location:Wollongong Hospital

The Opportunity

Are you looking a rewarding career that allows you to make a positive difference in the lives of others? HealthShare NSW is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Food Services Assistants.

Responsibilities

In this role you will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients in our hospital. Your responsibilities will include:
  • order taking
  • meal assembly
  • meal preparation and distribution of patient meals
  • recording intake
  • dishwashing and other associated cleaning duties
  • waste management

Why Work for HealthShare NSW?

HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.

Watch OurHealthShare NSW story videoto learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.

We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:
  • Great leave conditions:enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks' paid parental leave for eligible employees
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing:you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
  • Wellbeing programs:access a large array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
  • Commitment to career development:expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
  • Rewarding role and community contribution:make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.

Further information on our wide range of benefits is available here.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa
  • If you are identified as a preferred candidate and are external to HealthShare NSW, you will be required to complete a physical pre-employment health assessment (at no cost to you) to confirm your ability to safely perform the duties of the role. Employment is subject to successful completion of all pre-employment checks

How To Apply
  • ClickApply Nowat the top of the page
  • Attach your resume and answer the Screening Questions
  • Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367

We are Diverse and Inclusive

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disability. If we can offer some support or make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Further information on how we support Diversity & Inclusion at HealthShare NSW can be found here.

Talent Pool

An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.

Applications Close: 11.59 PM, Tuesday 02, September 2025
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