Position Title: Food & Domestic Services Assistant

Classification: IN14

Salary range per hour: $28.16 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 30 hours per fortnight

Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2027

Role description

Inglewood & Districts Health Service is seeking a motivated and reliable Food & Domestic Services Assistant to join our team and support the delivery of quality care across our hospital and aged care facilities.

In this wide-ranging role, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, cleaning, and environmental services to ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for patients, residents, staff, and visitors.

About you

- A Food Handling Certificate, or a willingness to obtain one.
- An understanding of food safety principles, including the ability to identify hazards and respond appropriately to food safety incidents.
- Knowledge of personal hygiene requirements and safe food handling practices.
- Experience in cleaning and environmental services, including deep cleaning, discharge cleaning, and equipment maintenance, or a willingness to undertake training.
- The ability to support Victorian Hospital Cleaning Standards and participate in cleaning audits and quality improvement activities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of people.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A reliable, flexible, and self-motivated approach, with excellent attention to detail.
- A satisfactory Police Check.





Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

IDHS prides itself on being an employer of choice and on the support and supervision provided to its staff.

We can offer you the following:

- Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
- A welcoming & supportive culture
- Dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Professional development opportunities
- On-site parking
- Employee Assistance Program

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check & Working with Children Check (if required) and comply with Inglewood District Health's Vaccination Policy.

IDHS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

For further information about this position, please contact Kristel Kelly - Cook/Acting Team Leader on 03 •••• •015.

Applications close 29th November 2026

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.

Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Inglewood Districts Health Service.

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