Catering Assistant

Whiddon; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave options

Long service leave

Employee assistance

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Quarterly gifts

Retail discounts

Referral program

Learning opportunities

Recognition program

Locations NSW/QLD

Job summary

Whiddon invites applications for a Casual, part-time Catering Assistant role based in Mareeba. Join a family-like not-for-profit organisation with a passion for caring for older Australians and a positive team environment.

This opportunity sits within Whiddon’s Maclean Mareeba operations, offering flexible working options and a focus on employee wellbeing and development. Applicants should be prepared to contribute to a team that values respect, care and satisfaction in daily tasks, with

Job description

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Job no: 495055
Work type: Casual, Part time
Location: Mareeba
Categories: Catering Assistant

You can join a team that is passionate and positive and where you feel satisfaction in what you do again while you become a part of the rich life stories of older Australians.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Maclean Mareeba, in the Northern Rivers' region, on aCasual basis.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (casual employees)
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years*
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
• Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD.If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.

Advertised: 14 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time