- Make a real difference in the lives of seniors
- Enjoy consistent morning shifts (6am–2pm or 7am–3pm), supporting a healthy work–life balance

Conveniently located in the beautiful Goonellabah township, surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty. With four separate households, each with up to 20 residents. Your Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

Position Overview:

As a Household Dining Assistant, you’ll play an important role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents. You’ll support meal preparation and service, dining room set-up and resident preferences, while ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation. Through every mealtime, you’ll help promote choice, dignity, independence and connection while contributing to the wellbeing of our residents.

This role is primarily Monday to Friday – 6am to 2pm or 7am to 3pm. (Opportunity to work weekends if you are interested).

Qualifications & Experience:

- Certificate III in Hospitality or an equivalent qualification. (Preferred, not mandatory)
- Food Safety Certificate (Highly Desirable)
- Minimum 3 months hands‑on experience in hospitality or food services – whether in catering, cooking or kitchenhand roles
- Knowledge of safe food handling practices and a passion for preparing quality, nutritious meals.
- Previous experience in community care or aged care is a bonus.
- You’re empathetic, adaptable, and resourceful, with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
- Work in line with Uniting’s core values of compassion, respect, boldness, and creativity.

Benefits for you!

- Training & Development: Hands‑on training, development,



and mentoring with a leading provider.
- Positive Impact: Join an organisation that positively impacts clients and the community.
- Salary Packaging: Not‑for‑profit salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑free entitlements.
- Wellbeing programs: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via Telus Health
- Employee Retail Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g.: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi‑Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas
- Referral Program: Earn a $500 bonus each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months.
- Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership.
- Private Health Insurance: Access to affordable private Health Insurance for yourself or family.

Pre‑employment Checks:

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.

About Uniting:

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Protected Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

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📌 Household Dining Assistant (Goonellabah)
🏢 Uniting NSW & ACT
📍 Goonellabah