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Company: Department of Parliamentary Services

Job Title:PSL2 Chef

Employment Type:Ongoing/Non-Ongoing

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST, 20 November 2026

Contact:David Learmonth, 6277 3910, [email protected]

The Opportunity

Work at an award-winning tourism venue and enjoy free parking, free gym membership and a market-competitive salary.

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking a qualified, passionate and motivated Parliamentary Services Level 2 (PSL2) Chef to join APH Catering and Events at Australian Parliament House.

APH Catering and Events delivers a diverse in-house food and beverage operation across cafés, retail outlets, functions, events and banqueting. From everyday dining and café services through to functions and major events, our team is committed to delivering consistently high-quality food and service.

As a Chef, you will work across a varied and fast-paced commercial kitchen environment, preparing, producing and presenting high-quality food using contemporary cookery techniques. You will contribute to production and service delivery, assist with stock rotation and waste minimisation, and maintain high standards of food safety and WHS compliance.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a qualified Chef with commercial kitchen experience, preferably gained in high-volume catering, banqueting, functions, events, hospitality or similar large-scale food service operations.

The successful candidate will:

- Consistently produce and present quality food in a fast-paced environment.
- Have experience working within HACCP food safety requirements.
- Demonstrate strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to meet production and service deadlines.
- Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a respectful, customer-focused workplace.
- Bring contemporary cookery knowledge and an interest in food trends,



presentation and continuous improvement.
- Hold a trade qualification in commercial cookery.

If you are passionate about food, enjoy working in a diverse hospitality environment and want to contribute to the delivery of exceptional food and service at Australian Parliament House, we want to hear from you.

Job Specific Requirements:

- Evidence of a successful track record and a trade qualification in commercial cookery.
- Demonstrated experience working in a commercial kitchen environment, preferably within high-volume catering, banqueting, events, hospitality or similar large-scale food service operations.
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Duty Statement

Classification:Parliamentary Service Level 2

Branch: Commercial Operations

Section: APH Catering

Duty Statement

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Assist with the delivery of food, beverage and catering services across cafés, retail outlets, functions, events and banqueting operations at APH, ensuring a consistent high standard of food and service.
- Prepare, produce and present food to required quality, presentation and service standards through the application of contemporary cookery techniques and specialist catering knowledge.
- Participate and contribute to the Service First Culture as a motivated team player who is respectful and ethical.
- Plan and prioritise work

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