Agency Department of Health Work unit Food Services
Job title Catering Assistant Designation Physical 2 RDO
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $63,931 - $66,697 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 2599 RTF 357543 Closing 12/10/2026
Contact officer Celia Maiho on 08 8987 0234 or
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357543
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Under the direction of the Catering Manager/Head Chef, participate as a member of the catering team in the efficient delivery of nutritious and appealing meals to patients of Gove District Hospital (GDH). Working on a adaptable roster.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Under the direction of the Catering Manager /Head Chef, undertake duties relevant to the provision, service and distribution of meals
to patients, including the delivery of patient’s meals to hospital wards.
1. Undertake light and heavy dishwashing and cleaning duties as required,
maintaining a high standard of kitchen and equipment hygiene.
2. Follow defined service quality service quality standards, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to the
work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
1. Communicate effectively and appropriately with clients and co-workers.
2. Ability to work on a rotating shift roster.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience of working in a large industrial kitchen with the ability to undertake a range of duties, which will encompass
the service and distribution of meals to patients whilst upholding a high degree of customer service.
1. Experience and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Anti- Discrimination and WHS principles.
2. The ability to undertake light and heavy dishwashing and cleaning duties in accordance with recognised WHS standards.
3. Physical ability to perform manual tasks including repetitive lifting and pushing throughout the working environment in accordance
with the WHS and Manual procedures.
1. Ability to work shift work including weekends and the willingness to undertake any training relevant to the requirements to the
position.
1. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
📌 Catering Assistant (Nhulunbuy)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Nhulunbuy