Defence Campaign - Woomera Hiring

ISS - AU; Woomera; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Career development

Employee benefits

Training provided

Job summary

ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand is seeking a reliable Senior Chef to join Defence teams in South Australia. You will lead kitchen operations, prepare meals for breakfast to dinner, and uphold high standards of food safety and service.

The role requires minimum 2 years in a senior kitchen role, with the ability to work across rotating rosters and support Defence health and wellbeing programs. Training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Senior Chef in a large commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality meals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner services.
• Lead and support kitchen operations, meal preparation and food service delivery.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance across all kitchen activities.
• Support Defence health and wellbeing programs and supervise facilities as needed.
• Cleaning offices, accommodation and shared facilities; housekeeping and room servicing; laundry and linen services; guest and reservation support.

Skills

Senior Chef

Team leadership

Job description

At ISS, we make space for people and businesses to thrive.

We're looking for reliable, motivated, and customer-focused people to join our Defence teams across South Australia. Whether you're an experienced hospitality professional, cleaner, driver, fitness instructor or looking for a rewarding career supporting Defence, we'd love to hear from you.

Woomera DIDO Roster: 14 days on, 7 days off

Join ISS and Support Australia's Defence Force

• Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality meals across Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner services while upholding ISS's reputation for excellence and creating memorable dining experiences that exceed expectations.
• Lead and support kitchen operations, meal preparation, and food service delivery while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Senior Chef in a large commercial kitchen
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance across all kitchen activities.

Utilities and Bar

• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
• Assisting in the preparation of food
• Waiting tables in both a dining room and Function capacity
• Clean dining facilities and common areas
• Restocking of shelves
• Support Defence health and wellbeing programs
• Supervise aquatic facilities and fitness centres

Help create safe, clean and welcoming environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning offices, accommodation and shared facilities
• Housekeeping and room servicing
• Laundry and linen services
• Guest and reservation support
• Maintaining high presentation standards

About You

We're looking for people who:

• Take pride in their work and attention to detail
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Have excellent communication skills
• Are reliable, flexible and safety focused
• Can work across rotating rosters where required

Previous experience is welcomed, but for many roles full training is provided.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Baseline Clearance
• Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical, including Drug & Alcohol screening
• Relevant licences or qualifications where applicable
• Defence or military experience is highly regarded but not essential

Why Join ISS?

• Competitive pay rates and conditions
• Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
• Career development and internal promotion opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Employee benefits and retail discounts
• Work that directly supports Australia's Defence Force

Diversity & Inclusion

ISS is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Veterans and Defence family members
• People with disability
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Advertised: 03 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: