Civic Hospitality Officer

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Civic Hospitality Officer – permanent full time

·         Salary: $74,788.92 to $87,681.67 per annum

·         Plus up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)

·         Ref No: 24-113

·         38 hours per week (flexible start and finish times)

The City is looking for a highly motivated Civic Hospitality Officer to deliver a range hospitality services for civic and ceremonial events including functions/meetings. Duties involve menu and food preparation, function set up and administration. This role provides a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers, stakeholders and guests and team leadership to a casual pool of hospitality attendants.

Successful applicants will be required to have the following:

·         Tertiary qualification in Catering Operations or Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience.

·         Food safety certificate or equivalent qualification.

·         Completion of SITHFAB002 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA).

·         Current WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s License.

·         First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain upon appointment.

Please complete a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume which covers the following selection criteria:

·         Experience in Catering Operations or Commercial Cookery.

·         Experience preparing food and planning menus for large functions and events.

·         Experience in catering and stock control.

·         Experience in commercial kitchen coordination.

·         Experience in people management including coaching and leading a multidisciplinary team.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by contacting Annie Bray, Team Leader Civic Functions on 9400 4438.

How to Apply

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, applications close at 11.55pm on Monday 21 October 2024.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position. 

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.