This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rate'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Employment Type:
Casual
Position Classification:
Cook Gde B
Remuneration:
$***** per hour + Superannuation
Requisition ID:
REQ
Location:
Wilcannia NSW (2 hours from Broken Hill NSW)
What you'll be doing
The Cook provides an effective and efficient catering service including providing meals for patients and aged care residents and catering for functions while observing the principles of Nutrition and Health Standards.
What is on offer
Salary packaging (pay less tax) + up to $9k for living expenses and $2.6k for meal and entertainment
Isolation & climate allowance
Support through advanced education & training
A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community.
Key to our success is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Wilcannia
Wilcannia is a small, primarily Aboriginal community in far west NSW situated on the banks of the Darling River. Once a busy river port, the town is full of history and heritage listed buildings. The outdoor cinema, music festivals and a bunch of local sporting opportunities including tennis, golf, lawn bowls and footy will keep you busy. In the heart of the Aussie Outback, life in Wilcannia is quiet, clean and beautiful.
The Wilcannia Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) has a 24-hour 2 bed emergency department and 8 residential aged care beds. Wilcannia MPS has been providing care to the local community for over 140 years.
How to apply
Previous commercial catering experience or demonstrated ability to cook for large numbers and special diets.
Certificate in Use of Hygienic Practices for Food Safety or willingness to obtain.
Demonstrated Knowledge of Food Safety Act including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles. Strong understanding of Work Health and Safety in the workplace, including Infection Control principles and Manual Hazardous Tasks.
Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team with the ability to work shift work, including early starts.
Experience in stock control, ordering and rostering.
Ability to work in culturally sensitive manner.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Position Description
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Applications Close
24th November ****
Stepping Up
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Equal Opportunity
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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