Hospital Assistant - Catering

We’re hiring a Hospital Assistant – Catering, to join our dedicated Patient Support Services team within the Hunter New England Local Health District.Remuneration: $60,799.51 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary PackagingLocation: Mater Mental Health Centre, WaratahEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 3Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ616962Applications Close: Sunday, 16th November 2025About The RoleAs a Hospital Assistant (Catering), you’ll play an essential role in supporting patient care by delivering high-quality food services. You will be rostered within the Mater Mental Health Centre and will contribute to patient wellbeing by ensuring meals are prepared, handled, and delivered with care, hygiene, and attention to detail - in accordance with Food Safety standards.What’s On OfferOne full-time at the Mater Mental Health Centre.Opportunities to work collaboratively in a hospital environment focused on patient support and high service standards.A rewarding role within a team that values compassion, reliability, and respect.About YouExperience in a hospital or aged care food services environment.Strong understanding of Food Safety practices and WHS principles.Effective communicator with a commitment to customer service.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet service needs.What We Can Offer YouAt Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.On Top Of This We Also OfferProximity to shopping and other servicesMonthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionalsAdditional InformationAn eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. Previous candidates need not re-apply.Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Cathrine Sims on cathrine.sims@health.nsw.gov.auInformation For ApplicantsAt Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUpThis is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range obenefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!