Compass Group Australia

Roles

10-12 positions available as a food and beverage attendant, kitchen hand or cleaner working at either Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Wagga or Blamey Barracks Kapooka
Permanent part-time (minimum 15 hours per week)

The virtual candidate information session will take place on Friday 13 March 2026 at 1 pm.

Expressions of interest are due to Compass by Friday 27 March 2026.

If you are with Workforce Australia Services or Transition to Work, 18 years or older and interested in finding out more about this project, ask your provider to invite you to the virtual candidate information session or contact the department via launchintowork@dewr.gov.au for further details.

Job description

Tasks involved

Food and beverage attendant:

Deliver a high-quality food and beverage service to customers in a professional and welcoming manner.
Provide friendly, responsive service to customers.
Follow routine instructions and communicate effectively.
Replenish supplies and respond to customer requests.
Handle complaints appropriately or escalate to a manager.
Maintain cleanliness and presentation of service areas.

Kitchen hand:

Support the kitchen team in preparing and presenting food while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.
Assist with food preparation, including vegetables and salads.
Portion and plate meals for service.
Follow food safety plans and site procedures.
Maintain cleanliness in food preparation areas.
Communicate effectively and follow instructions.

Cleaner:

Maintain a clean and hygienic environment across various surfaces and facilities using appropriate materials and equipment.
Clean internal and external surfaces, including walls, windows, and fixtures.
Remove waste and apply odour control.
Perform basic stain removal and disinfect hard surfaces.
Follow safety procedures and use cleaning equipment correctly.

General duties for all roles:

Apply basic communication skills: communicate effectively in the workplace, follow routine instructions, receive and relay information.
Work with colleagues and customers.
Maintain personal presentation standards.

The employer is looking for people who:

are 18 years or older – women and First Nations candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
are an Australian citizen or permanent resident and have a checkable background
are willing to undertake shift work over a 7-day roster
are willing to learn, follow policies and procedures, and work in hospitality
can work in a team
can provide customer service
have a safety mindset and a flexible approach and attitude
are reliable
have basic personal hygiene and good personal presentation.

Prerequisites required:

Candidates must have basic Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) skills to perform the roles effectively.
Candidates must have basic digital skills to use iPads to complete service checks (spot checks), log in to roster and attendance systems, and use POS systems.
Candidates must be physically fit, as the roles are physically demanding.
Candidates must complete a national police check and drug and alcohol test and provide these results with their expression of interest.
Candidates must have a car and licence, or to live within walking/riding distance of either base, as there is no reliable public transport access to the bases.
Candidates must obtain a Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) – this application will be completed during the screening and selection for this project.
Candidates who are Australian Citizens must also obtain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance upon commencement of employment.

Project details

Duration: 3 weeks

Project location: Blamey Barracks, Kapooka, NSW

Number of positions on project: 10-12

Project start date: Monday 4 May 2026

Project activities

Life and workplace skills training tailored to the role.
Accredited training in selected units needed for food safety, safe food handling practices, customer service, and responsible service of alcohol.
Mentoring to support your success during the project and when you commence in employment.