Barista

• Fitness Passport:Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
• Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for growth and career development
• EAP Support: Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support

About Us...

At Breakthru, we're all about people – their goals, their potential, and their future. As a trusted leader in disability, mental health, and employment services, we empower individuals to thrive through personalised, strengths-based support. From daily living to education, employment, and community connection, we're here to back every breakthrough moment.

As part of the Royal Rehab Group, you'll be backed by one of Australia's most respected not-for-profits, with over 125 years of experience delivering life-changing disability and rehabilitations services. This means you'll have the stability, resources, and support to grow your career and make a real impact in people's lives. 

At Breakthru, you won't be stuck behind a desk — you'll be out in the community, working side-by-side with clients where it matters most. Whether it's in homes, workplaces, or local neighbourhoods, you'll build real connections and help people achieve their goals in real-world settings. Join a values-driven team that supports your growth, offers meaningful work, and empowers you to make a real difference every day. 

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise. 

About the role…

The position we have available is based in our Breakthru unit, in a café called Breaking Grounds which is open Monday-Friday from approximately 6.30am-4.30pm.

A popular little hub of activity, this wonderful place not only provides excellent coffee, scrumptious snacks and delicious lunches, it also plays a special role in the community -supporting people with disability to learn aspects of café operations. This means demonstrating what a great team member looks like and providing great experiences for someone learning the ropes of cafe work life. (People who are learning café operations with us, are supported by specialist team members so there is no direct responsibility for training outside of the normal support provided by any member of the team).

As a member of our team in this space, your role will include all the typical tasks and responsibilities of working in a busy community café such as serving customers with a smile, running food and assisting with food preparation. However, as our Barista, your strengths will lie in the hot beverage arts You are a whiz when it comes to making all types of delicious coffee - perhaps even knowing how to make a frothy heart or two

Key responsibilities include:

• Previous work experience as a Barista, with formal training desirable (including Latte Art skills)
• The ability to produce high quality service & coffee without compromising when under pressure.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Ability to gauge customers' preferences and follow instructions
• Well organised but able to flex and manage competing priorities and deadlines.

About you…

This wonderful opportunity is available immediately. We are looking for people who are interested in working on a casual basis who have previous barista experience.

This role would be bested suited to those with barista experience who have an interest, connection or passion for working in the disability space which may include students studying in health or human services looking to earn and learn -gaining experience in the disability space; people who have lived/living personal or family experience of disability who want to align their hospitality experience, or hospitality-experienced candidates looking for community connection that is big on purpose

Whatever your situation, we are looking for people who are passionate about community connection, enjoy developing relationships with people, and genuinely get excited to see others achieve…oh and who can make an excellent coffee

Being a part of Breakthru means an opportunity to support others and deliver amazing services to the community.

Essential Criteria: 

• Criminal record check (essential or willing to obtain)
• Working with children's check (essential or willing to obtain)

Your Royal Rewards…

• Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay)
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• QLeave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment

We know diversity makes Breakthru a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive. 

What's next…

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us   

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

Visit our Breakthru careers page for more information: 

  

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, driver's license and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.