Overview
Food Services Assistant (Nowra) - Shoalhaven Hospital
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Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $29.06 per hour plus shift allowances and 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: Casual hours
The Opportunity
HealthShare NSW is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Food Services Assistant to support patient comfort and well-being in our hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- 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 delivers services that keep public hospitals and health facilities running and offers a range of benefits including:
- Great leave conditions: one ADO per month, annual leave loading (17.5%), 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging and novated leasing: up to $2782 extra per year in pay
- Wellbeing programs to support physical, mental, and emotional health
- Career development: free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities
- Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people\'s lives
Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types. Further information on advantages is available here.
Eligibility Requirements
- Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles open to citizens and permanent residents; temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa
- If identified as a preferred external candidate, you may be required to complete a physical pre-employment health assessment (at no cost) to confirm ability to safely perform duties. Employment is subject to successful completion of all pre-employment checks
How To Apply
- Click Apply Now at the top of the page
- Attach your resume and answer the Screening Questions
- For career portal support, contact
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from all ages, 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 support or adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.
Further information on Diversity & Inclusion at HealthShare NSW can be found here.
Talent Pool
An eligibility list may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary positions within the next 6 months.
Application Close: 11.59 PM, Monday, 06 October 2025
Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Other
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Technology, Information and Media
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