This is a vacancy for a Fixed Term Full Time appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have one FTE available. Please note casual appointments may also be available. We are currently seeking a Senior Food Services Attendant to join our team. The successful applicant will assist with food preparation and meal distribution while providing supervision and support to Food Services Assistants. They will ensure the highest standards of hygiene, food handling, and food safety are maintained across all food preparation, production, and storage areas, in accordance with HACCP principles and Food Safety requirements.

About us
South Metropolitan Health Service , every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time , we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led . Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio. Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 900-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.



The service runs on a fresh cook and chill food model delivering approximately 72,000 meals per month using regenerative food systems to meet diverse dietary requirements, strict allergen controls, and IDDSI-compliant texture-modified standards. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact David Smith, Catering Manager on 08 6152 5183. Application and assessment support If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact David Smith on 08 6152 5183. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

How to apply

You’ve heard from us, now we’d like to hear from you. Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that merit is determined not only by skills, knowledge and experience, but also by a broader set of factors. These include an applicant’s eligibility for appointment, demonstrated behaviours, alignment with organisational values and ethical standards, and their ability to contribute positively to our workplace culture.





- A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing the suitability criteria, and specifically the Essential Criteria in the JDF in no more than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
- Applicants who wish to be considered for casual appointments are requested to indicate their interest within their application.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Versatile leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances

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Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of th

📌 Senior Food Services Attendant (City of Melville)
🏢 South Metropolitan Health Service
📍 City of Melville