A$58,000 – A$58,000EntryFull Time
Role Title: Kitchen Hand
Role Type: Casual
Department and Location: Food Services, The Mater hospital, North Sydney
Salary: 29.36 AUD base per hour.
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About The Role:
Mater Food Services is operational 7 days a week and we are currently looking for a Casual kitchen hand who is available to work across all shifts from 6.00am to 9.00pm. Duties of the kitchen hand include (but not limited to):
Operation of a commercial dishwasher.
Cleaning equipment.
Rotation of stock.
General cleaning duties as required.
About You:
Good Time keeping ability.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Some experience in a commercial kitchen would be a benefit but not essential.
Why Work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About The Mater:
In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.
One of Sydney’s premier private hospitals.
Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.
The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia:
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal Opportunity:
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
The closing date for applications is 1st June 2026.
Please note the ad may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
