EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Sound experience working in CAFÉ/restaurants and high-volume espresso bars with experience as a barista. 
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a commitment to providing effective customer service and building relationships. 
• The patience and empathy to work with staff from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds and young people who have been in care. 
• Proven high level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously and within a team environment to achieve operational outcomes in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision and direction. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written/verbal), including the ability to work and communicate effectively with employees, the community and external stakeholders. 
• Have exceptional organisational and time management skills with a high attention to detail when performing duties 
• Ability to work flexible hours in accordance with functions, bookings and catering requirements 
• The ability to adhere to company WH&S policies and Food Safety Guidelines to ensure a safe and productive CAFÉ.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Working with Children Clearance must be obtained from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian prior to commencing the role and must remain current during the entire period in the role. It is the position holder’s responsibility to renew their Clearance prior to expiry. 
• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• NSW Drivers Licence (Desired)

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

For further information regarding this position, please contact: Kathryn Osborne - kathryn.osborne@catholiccare.org.au

Applications will be reviewed as received up until: 11:59pm, Friday 11 April 2025.

Additional information

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zero-tolerance of any abuse. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and comply with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Codes of Conduct.

This position has been determined as child related and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will be verifying the successful applicant’s Working with Children Check for Paid Employment prior to commencing working in the position. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

CatholicCare Social Services promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

CatholicCare Social Services promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.