Barista

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals & Entertainment card up to $2,65

Free annual flu vaccination

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking a friendly Barista to join the care team at St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote in New South Wales. You will help create a welcoming cafe environment for residents, families and staff, delivering beverages and light meals with empathy and professionalism.

Permanent, part-time shifts 8:30am–3:30pm: Mon-Wed and Thurs-Fri-Sat, with a focus on high-quality service, food safety and teamwork within a compassionate, Catholic not-for-profit aged care setting.

Qualifications

• Barista course completion is highly regarded.
• Cert III in Hospitality and/or Food preparation is desirable.
• Availability and willingness to work the stated shifts.
• Experience in hospitality, aged care, hospital environment or related field ideal.
• Provide services that support high quality barista & food services for residents, customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of beverages and meals.
• Maintain high standards of food and beverage service within the cafe.
• Duties include dishwashing, general cleaning and maintenance.
• Deliver friendly, customer-focused service to residents and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Catering & kitchen service

Education

Barista course

Cert III in Hospitality/ Food prep

Job description

Job Description: We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. As a Barista, you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of our St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote.

St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote (locally known as John Paul Village) is a 213 bed facility located 35km from Sydney's CBD. It is situated next to the Royal National Park, one of Sydney's real treasures! At St Vincent’s Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.

What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more. Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us. This is a permanent part-time opportunity with shifts from 8.30am to 3.30pm- 1. Mon, Tue & Wed 2. Thurs, Fri & Sat

Things that work for us

• Completion of a Barista course highly regarded.
• Cert III in Hospitality and/or Food preparation certificate desirable.
• Availability and willingness to work for the above shifts.
• Experience in Hospitality, Aged Care, Hospital environment and/or related field ideal.
• Previous experience in a similar role, assisting in the preparation and serving of beverages and meals.
• Provide services that support high quality barista & food services outcomes for residents, customers, and staff of the facility per their dietary requirements.
• Work is delivered and maintained to a high standard within the facility cafe in the areas of food and beverage service, dishwashing, general cleaning, and maintenance.
• High level of customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• An ability to provide a catering and kitchen service that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation, and food safety standards.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (within last 6 months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum.
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision.
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit.
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service.
• No cost uniforms and training.
• Free annual flu vaccination.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP).

Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?

Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support. For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia, and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire our work today. Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That's why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit. At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation.

Closing Date: 30 September 2026 11:59pm

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.