4 High St, Kensington SA 5068, Australia

Hospitality and Facilities Assistant (Casual)

Mary MacKillop Precinct | Kensington, SA

Casual Opportunity | Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020

Our Centre is located at Kensington on the historical site established by Mary MacKillop in 1872. Here she lived, worked and prayed with her pioneering companions during eleven early years of the fledgling Sisters of Saint Joseph congregation.

- 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 strongfront-of-house hospitality background who enjoys delivering exceptional guest experiences in a unique environment that blendsconference 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-qualityfront-of-house service , welcoming guests, program participants and visitors

Assist withevent and function delivery , including room setup, catering coordination and pack-down

Providefood and beverage service , including preparation, presentation and kitchen support

Maintain high standards ofcleanliness, presentation and food safety compliance

Supportconference and meeting operations , including basic AV/technology setup

Manage and processbooking enquiries and reservations





Use and maintain booking systems (includingRMS 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:

Strongfood & beverage experience , including service and basic food preparation

Experience usingbooking/property management systems (RMS, Opera or equivalent)

Proven experience infront-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 workplace

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Confidence working both independently and as part of a team

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 uniqueheritage, 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.

Job summary

Hospitality and Facilities Assistant supporting conference, events and museum operations.

Screening Questions

- Do you have experience in a similar role?
- Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
- Describe your customer service experience
- Do you have a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)?

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