ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls and accommodation to gyms, pools and recreation facilities, our teams keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.
ESS, part of Compass Group, delivers essential cleaning and catering services across Defence bases in Queensland, with operations across Enoggera, Gallipoli Barracks, Canungra, Kokoda Barracks, Ipswich, RAAF Amberley, Darling Downs and Borneo/Swartz Barracks. Our Cleaning and Catering teams play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of Defence bases, ensuring clean, safe, hygienic and well‑maintained environments and delivering reliable food services for Australian Defence Force personnel.
Catering, Cleaning & Kitchen Responsibilities:
* Provide welcoming and efficient hospitality service in ADF mess halls and dining facilities
* Assist with basic food preparation, plating, and meal service
* Operate tills or support café service where required
* Wash, sanitise, and store crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment
* Operate commercial dishwashers and maintain clean kitchen environments
* Assist with stock rotation and storage
* Follow strict food safety, hygiene, and Defence security standards
About you:
* No experience required in catering, kitchen hand or hospitality roles (for catering positions)
* Friendly, reliable, and professional with strong communication skills
* Comfortable working in structured, high-compliance Defence environments
* Current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable transport (some sites may require travel)
* Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
* Australian Citizenship is mandatory (Defence security clearance required)
* Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance
The Benefits
* Work with a national organisation supporting the Australian Defence Force
* Job security with a global leader in facilities management and hospitality services
* Supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture
* Ongoing training, career development, and progression opportunities
* Access to Compass Group health, wellbeing, and learning programs
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the recruitment process, please contact 1300 TALENT or -
Our people's unique backgrounds, experiences, and abilities are at the heart of our workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all cultures, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, people with disability, Veterans and Defence family members.