About the role

The Head Barista is a hands-on, customer focused role within Midwest Community Living Association's (MWCLA) social enterprise - Our Café 6530. This position is responsible for the provision of high-quality coffee, beverages and light food items whilst working actively alongside the support team. This role works in conjunction with the Café Manager and Programs and Camps Coordinator delivering on both commercial outcomes and social impact by supporting, training and mentoring employed and volunteer workers, including people living with disability. The Head Barista will ensure the provision of a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace, whilst maintaining high standards of food quality, customer service, hygiene and compliance.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, beverages and light food items while working alongside and supporting both paid workers and volunteers

- Ensure beverage quality and presentation meets café standards

- Work in conjunction with the Programs and Camps Coordinator to manage the front of house operations

- Ensure smooth service during all trading hours

- Provide structured, explicit and supported training to all workers and volunteers, including those living with disability

- Work alongside the Programs and Camps Coordinator and Café Manager to adapt training methods to suit individual needs and learning styles

- Support team members to build their confidence, skills, and independence at their own pace





- Supervise workers during their shifts, providing encouragement and constructive feedback

- Ensure compliance with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) requirements, local council food safety regulations, and Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation

About you

- Experience working as a Head Barista, with at least 1-2 years in a customer facing role

- Food Safe Food Handling Certificate

- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, resolve conflict and work collaboratively within a team

- Ability to demonstrate, encourage and support a culture of high standards, motivation and enthusiasm

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain)

- Current Working with Children's Check (or ability to obtain)

- Current National Police Clearance (less than 3 months at commencement and renewed every 3 years)

MWCLA encourages applications from people living with a disability and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

About us

Midwest Community Living Association (MWCLA) is a Geraldton based not for profit Disability Services organisation led by a Board of local people who are passionate about the community and the people who we support. MWCLA works to provide a lifestyle of choice and opportunity to people with disability, providing support for individuals to live independently and meaningfully participate in the community.

📌 Barista (Geraldton)
🏢 Midwest Community Living Assoca
📍 Geraldton