Food Service Assistants - Randwick
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Hospital Assist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57,614.53 per annum, ($29.06 per hour) plus shift allowances and 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: Full Time is 38 hours per week, Part Time is 20 hours per week
Location: Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick
The Opportunity
HealthShare NSW are seeking compassionate and dedicated Food Services Assistants, for a new kitchen opening in the Sydney Children’s Hospital. Start date for these roles is October 2025.
To be successful in this role you must have permanent working rights (be an Australian Citizen or hold Permanent Residency) and be available every day for shifts on a 7 day rotating roster, shift times vary and start from 6am. There are multiple shifts, you will need to be available from 6am to 8:30pm.
In this role you will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients in our hospital. Your responsibilities will include:
order taking
meal assembly
meal preparation and distribution of patient meals
recording intake
dishwashing and other associated cleaning duties
waste management
If you are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to make a positive difference in the lives of others, then we want to hear from you!
Why Work for HealthShare NSW?
HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.
Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.
We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:
Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
Wellbeing programs: access a large array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
Commitment to career development: expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community
Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.
Further information on our wide range of benefits is available here.
Eligibility Requirements
Meet essential requirements as outlined in the Position Description
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Refer to NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 12) for a complete list of required vaccines. During application, please upload OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool with any vaccination evidence you have
If you are identified as a preferred candidate and are external to HealthShare NSW, you will be required to complete a physical pre-employment health assessment (at no cost to you) to confirm your ability to safely perform the duties of the role. Employment is subject to successful completion of all pre-employment checks
How to Apply
Click Apply Now at the top of the page
Attach your resume and answer the Screening Questions
To find out more about applying for jobs with HealthShare please view our resource: Your Guide to Employment with HealthShare NSW
Any role related questions can be directed to the hiring manager, Fendi Widjaja via Fendi.Widjaja@health.nsw.gov.au
Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367
We are Diverse and Inclusive
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disability. If we can offer some support or make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team HSNSW-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Further information on how we support Diversity & Inclusion at HealthShare NSW can be found here.
Talent Pool
An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.
Applications Close: midnight Sunday 31 August 2025
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