Hospitality and Facilities Assistant (Casual)
Mary MacKillop Precinct | Kensington, SA
Casual Opportunity | Hospitality Industry (General) Award ****
Our Centre is located at Kensington on the historical site established by Mary MacKillop in ****.
Here she lived, worked and prayed with her pioneering companions during eleven early years of the fledgling Sisters of Saint Joseph congregation.
Our principles
·
Sacred Purpose
- We invite all to encounter the sacred at the heart of everyday
life.
·
Welcome Josephite Hospitality
– We create safe respectful spaces where everyone feels seen heard and included.
·
Courage and Compassion
– We lead with empathy, honesty and accountability.
·
Mutual Empowerment
– We share responsibility for growth through feedback, trust and collaboration.
·
Continuous Renewal
– We adapt with purpose, learning from reflection and experience.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused
Hospitality and Facilities Assistant
to join our team on a casual basis at the Mary MacKillop Precinct.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong
front-of-house hospitality background
who enjoys delivering exceptional guest experiences in a unique environment that blends
conference and event services with a museum and heritage setting
.
You'll support operations across our conference facilities and museum spaces, ensuring a welcoming, professional and seamless visitor experience.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality
front-of-house service
, welcoming guests, program participants and visitors
Assist with
event and function delivery
, including room setup, catering coordination and pack-down
Provide
food and beverage service
, including preparation, presentation and kitchen support
Maintain high standards of
cleanliness, presentation and food safety compliance
Support
conference and meeting operations
, including basic AV/technology setup
Manage and process
booking enquiries and reservations




Use and maintain booking systems (including
RMS or similar platforms such as Opera
)
Liaise with guests and event organisers to ensure smooth bookings and service delivery
Assist with stock control, ordering and general facilities upkeep
About You
We're looking for candidates who bring energy, professionalism and excellent organisational skills.
You will ideally demonstrate:
Solid
food & beverage experience
, including service and basic food preparation
Experience using
booking/property management systems
(RMS, Opera or equivalent)
Proven experience in
front-of-house hospitality roles
(hotel, venue, events or similar)
Excellent communication and customer service skills
A hands-on approach with the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
Food Safety / Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Experience in conference, events or cultural/museum environments
Basic administration and Microsoft Office skills
Why Join Us?
Work in a unique
heritage, cultural and hospitality setting
Flexible casual shifts to suit your availability
Be part of a welcoming, values-driven organisation focused on hospitality and community
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful visitor and guest experiences
Safeguarding commitment
All workplace participants share responsibility for preventing abuse of children and adults-at-risk and creating a safe culture and comply with the safeguarding policy and the MMSM code of conduct.
Uphold MMSM's values and safeguarding commitment, including zero-tolerance approach to all forms of abuse.
Willingness to undergo relevant compliance checks (including child safety checks)
Commitment to maintaining safe work practices and organisational values.
Apply Now
If you're a hospitality professional who thrives in
guest-facing roles
and enjoys a varied position across
events, bookings and service delivery
, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Hospitality And Facilities Assistant (South Australia)
🏢 Mary MacKillop Spirituality Ministry
📍 South Australia