Hospital Assistant

We're hiring a Hospital Assistant – Catering, to join our dedicated Patient Support Services team within the Hunter New England Local Health District.

Remuneration: $60,799.51 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Mater Mental Health Centre, Waratah

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 3

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ616962

Applications Close: Sunday, 16th November 2025

About the Role:

As a Hospital Assistant (Catering), you'll play an essential role in supporting patient care by delivering high-quality food services. You will be rostered within the Mater Mental Health Centre and will contribute to patient wellbeing by ensuring meals are prepared, handled, and delivered with care, hygiene, and attention to detail - in accordance with Food Safety standards.

What's on Offer:

• One full-time at the Mater Mental Health Centre.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively in a hospital environment focused on patient support and high service standards.
• A rewarding role within a team that values compassion, reliability, and respect.

About You:

• Experience in a hospital or aged care food services environment.
• Strong understanding of Food Safety practices and WHS principles.
• Effective communicator with a commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet service needs.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

On top of this we also offer:

• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Previous candidates need not re-apply.

Need more information?

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Information for Applicants:

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range obenefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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