Food Services Administration Assistant

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Classification - Admin Grade 1 HS1 

Job Category - Food Services

Req Id - 9082 

 

About Us

 

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

 

  • Nursing/Midwifery
  • Aged Care
  • Medical
  • Community Services
  • Corporate Services
  • Support Services

 

About the role

 

FOOD SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT 

Permanent Part Time 40 hours a fortnight

 

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

 

Colac Area Health is seeking friendly, dependable team member to join our food services team as an Admin Assistant 5 days a fortnight. 

 

The Food Services Admin Assistant is a new role created to provide dedicated administrative and operational support to the Food Services Operations Supervisor. This role is the backbone of the operational structure — enabling the Operations Supervisor to focus on leadership, patient experience and service delivery by handling rostering administration, documentation, data management and complaints tracking. The role also serves as the designated succession/Higher Duties coverage for the Operations Supervisor during periods of absence.

 

 

What’s required? 

 

We value people who:

 

  • Take pride in their work and are reliable and consistent
  • Enjoy being part of a team-focused environment
  • Have strong attention to detail
  • Bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn

 

We encourage applications from people who:

 

  • Are returning to the workforce
  • Are looking for a meaningful change or new opportunity
  • Value stability and community connection
  • Want a role that supports work–life balance

 

We recognise and value the skills, experience and perspective that people from all backgrounds bring to our team.

 

 

Applications will be assessed upon submission.

  

 

 

Benefits working with us

 

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

 

  • Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
  • Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
  • Active Social Club
  • Extensive professional development and continuing education
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

 

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

 

Diversity and Inclusion

 

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

 

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

 

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

 

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

 

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

 

To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH

 

Contact person:  Sarah Stegic

 

Email:   sstegic@cah.vic.gov.au  

 

Phone:  (03) 52325 283

 

Application closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026

 

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