Food Services Assistant - Shellharbour

NSW Health; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service is seeking a compassionate Food Services Assistant at Shellharbour Hospital. Responsibilities include meal preparation, assembly, and providing care for patients. This part-time contract offers $29.48 per hour plus benefits and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates should have Australian work rights and be willing to undergo necessary health screenings.

Benefits

Great leave conditions

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa).
• Candidates must pass immunisation and Tuberculosis screening.

Responsibilities

• Order taking and meal assembly.
• Meal preparation and distribution of patient meals.
• Recording intake and waste management.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Exempt Part Time (Contract up to August 2026)

Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 3

Remuneration: $29.48 per hour plus shift allowances and 12% superannuation

Hours Per Week: 20

Location: Shellharbour Hospital

The Opportunity

Are you looking a rewarding career that allows you to make a positive difference in the lives of others? HealthShare NSW is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Food Services Assistant.

Responsibilities

In this role you will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients in our hospital. Your responsibilities will include:

• order taking
• meal assembly
• meal preparation and distribution of patient meals
• recording intake
• dishwashing and other associated cleaning duties
• waste management

Why Work for HealthShare NSW?

HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.

Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.

We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:

• Great leave conditions: one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%), and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging and novated leasing: access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
• Wellbeing programs: access a large array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
• Commitment to career development: expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
• Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people\'s lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.

Further information on our wide range of benefits is available here.

Eligibility Requirements

• Meet essential requirements as outlined in the relevant Position Description
• Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.
• Our Hospital and MPS (multipurpose site) roles are NSW Health Category A positions mandating immunisation and Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Refer to NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 12) for a complete list of required vaccines. If it has been over 6 months since your last recruitment, you will need to upload OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool.

How To Apply

• Click Apply Now at the top of the page
• Attach your resume and answer the Screening Questions
• To find out more about applying for jobs with HealthShare please view our resource: Your Guide to Employment with HealthShare NSW
• Any role related questions can be directed to the hiring manager at [e-mail]
• Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367

Diversity and Inclusion

We are Diverse and Inclusive. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disability. If we can offer some support or make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team at [e-mail] and let us know.

Further information on how we support Diversity & Inclusion at HealthShare NSW can be found here.

Talent Pool

An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.

For Exempt Roles

Please note, this is an exempt role (has a contracted end date) and there may be opportunities for conversion to permanent employment at the same grade.

Applications Close

Applications Close: 11.59 PM, Tuesday, 21 October 2025