Food & Housekeeping Services Worker

Introduction:
Food & Housekeeping Service Worker

Location: Adelaide

Employment type: Fixed term until June 2027

Salary: $35.58 per hour plus 12% superannuation (dependent on experience)

Empowering women to transform their lives

Catherine House has supported women out of homelessness since 1988. We provide crisis, recovery and longer-term accommodation, as well as outreach services and an integrated Women’s Centre that supports mental health, wellbeing, education, and community connection.

Our vision is a society where all women are safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Join our team and be part of something truly life-changing.

Why you will love working with us

At Catherine House, every role is deeply connected to purpose and impact. You’ll join a values-led team where support, inclusion, and hope are at the heart of everything we do.

• Make meaningful impact – walk alongside women as they rebuild their lives
• Supportive, purpose-led team – work in a collaborative, compassionate environment
• Wellbeing focus – access salary packaging and wellness benefits
• Career experience – develop advanced case management, trauma-informed and community housing skills
• Professional growth – participate in reflective supervision, team learning, and ongoing development

Description:
You will play a vital role in ensuring our residents have access to nutritious meals and a clean, welcoming environment while supporting them to build independent living skills. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, has strong organisational skills, and is passionate about contributing to the wellbeing of women in our community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and preparing fresh, healthy, and culturally sensitive meals
• Coordinating menus and maintaining food safety standards
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness across shared spaces
• Supporting residents to build independent living skills such as cooking and cleaning
• Collaborating with the team to ensure a safe, positive, and trauma-informed environment

This is a part time, fixed term role (19 hours per week), three days per week, 10.30am - 5.30pm.

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Skills and Experiences:
You will have:

• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations and a Food Safety Certificate
• Experience preparing nutritious meals and maintaining food safety standards
• Strong organisational skills and reliability
• Experience working with people with high-level needs (desirable)
• A compassionate, trauma-informed approach when supporting residents
• Flexibility, teamwork, and strong communication skills

You must agree to undergo any required employment screening, including but not limited to a National Criminal History or Police Check, Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Housing Choices Australia is a child safe organisation. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have zero tolerance for child harm. All employees are expected to uphold our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct to ensure a safe environment for children.

Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value unique experiences and perspectives.

Our values in action

Everything we do is guided by our shared values:

• Putting people first – we listen, respect, and respond to our communities.
• Working together – collaboration helps us achieve better outcomes.
• Doing the right thing – we act with integrity and accountability.
• Acting boldly – we innovate to address current housing challenges.

We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment.

Belong at Catherine House

We are an inclusive and values-led employer, proudly welcoming people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with lived experience of housing insecurity.

We support inclusive hiring practices. Please let us know your pronouns or if you require any adjustments during the application process, as we are here to assist you.

How to apply

Apply now! Applications close: 22 May 2026, unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier.

For further information, please contact People & Culture at peopleandculture@hcau.org.au

If you do not meet every requirement, please still apply, as we value potential and diverse experiences as much as a perfect CV.

Disclaimer: To the best of Catherine House’s knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication.

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