Job Description

WEHI - Walter & Eliza Hall Institute – Parkville VIC

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$67,585 - $74,621 a year

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1d ago , from WEHI - Walter & Eliza Hall Institute

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An exciting opportunity is available for a Tearoom Assistant to join the Engagement & Communications Department at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

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About the Position

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The Tearoom Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, well-stocked, and welcoming tearoom and kitchen environment for staff and visitors. The role supports day-to-day catering and hospitality operations by receiving and storing catering deliveries, managing tea, coffee and biscuit supplies, maintaining kitchen equipment and amenities, and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and presentation across staff kitchen and tearoom facilities.

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The Tearoom Assistant plays an important role in providing a positive workplace experience through the efficient management of refreshment services and adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.

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Due to the operational needs of the role, the Tearoom assistant is required to be on site.

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Key responsibilities

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- Receive, unpack and appropriately store catering and hospitality-related deliveries and supplies.
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- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of staff kitchens, tearoom, microwaves, benchtops, appliances and common areas.
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- Conduct regular stocktake of catering and kitchen consumables and advise on re-order requirements.
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- Ensure food handling, storage and preparation practices comply with relevant food safety standards.
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- Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with organisational procedures.
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- Support the set-up and pack-down of catering and hospitality services for meetings and events on occasion.
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- Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment and report any equipment faults or safety concerns.
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- Build positive working relationships with staff, visitors, suppliers and catering providers.
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- Working collaboratively with casual staff that will also be working in the tearoom on other days, and supporting other events
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Selection Criteria

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Essential Knowledge and Skills:

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- Current Food Handling Certificate (or ability to obtain).
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- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification.
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- Current First Aid Certificate.
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- Experience supporting workplace hospitality or corporate catering environments.
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- Knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
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- Demonstrated experience in hospitality, catering, kitchen support or a similar service-based role.
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Personal Qualities:

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- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and hygiene standards.
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- Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
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- Reliable, skilled and customer-service focused approach.
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Terms of Appointment

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This position is an ongoing role in a part time capacity (0.6 FTE). Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 3 ($67,585 - $74,621) pro rata. Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.

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General enquiries can be directed to Jaci Hoysted -*********@wehi.edu.au

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A position description is available here.

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Application Closing Date:

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29 September 2026

📌 Tearoom Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 WEHI - Walter & Eliza Hall Institute
📍 Victoria