Kitchenhand / Housekeeper

The Role

Ventia / Wajarri Enterprises Limited (WEL)mare currently looking to engage a Kitchenhand / Housekeeper to support our Living Services team working on Ventia’s Square Kilometre Array Project (SKAO) in South Murchinson. Reporting to the Village Manager, this role will see you play a crucial role in supporting the kitchen team to ensure efficient food preparation and a clean working environment. You will also be supporting the camp with housekeeping duties by maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the camp facilities, ensuring a comfortable environment for all staff.

This is a full-time permanent role, working 12hour days on a 2:1 rotating roster. You will be working 06:00am-06:00pm for 1 week as a Housekeeper, and 09:00am-09:00pm for 1 week as a Kitchenhand. The point-of-hire for this position is either Perth (with flights from Jandakot) or Geraldton, WA to Boolardy Airstrip in South Murchinson.

The annual package for this position is $88,900 per year.

Benefits:

• The exciting opportunity to be a part of a world first operation in supporting the development and construction of the SKAO Telescopes which will bring global recognition to Australia and specifically the services provided by Ventia
• Site-wide Toolboxes
• Jandakot Airport offers competitive carpark prices
• Private airconditioned accommodation, meals and transport to and from Boolardy Airstrip
• Quarterly food festivals & regular live musical entertainment
• Great on-site Health & Wellness program
• Access to VenPerks including amazing discount savings at selected retailers Australia-wide, Health and Well-being resources and more!

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the preparation of ingredients, including washing, peeling, chopping vegetables and fruits
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen by washing dishes, utensils, and equipment
• Ensure work surfaces and floors are kept clean and sanitized
• Stock rotation, loading and unloading supplies, restocking consumables, and assist with stock take
• Daily cleaning tasks in crib rooms, common areas, and bathrooms including sweeping and mopping
• Manage laundry duties, including washing, drying, folding, and organising linens and towels

Requirements:

• WA Driver’s Licence
• Physically Fit and energetic
• Must be able to work through a minimum of 20 rooms per day

The Company

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a global collaboration to build and operate the SKA telescopes – the world’s largest and most capable radio telescopes. During its more than 50-year lifetime, the SKAO Observatory will expand our understanding of the Universe and drive technological developments worldwide. The project is located at CSIRO’s Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, a legislated radio quiet zone in remote Western Australia, approximately 800kms north of Perth and 315kms northeast of Geraldton. The Wajarri Yamaji, as traditional owners of the MRO site, play an important role in enabling Australia to co-host the SKA Project and will benefit through community development, infrastructure, training and education. – Sharing the Sky and the Stars.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply for job’ button on this page.

For internal applicants, it is an expectation that you will inform your manager of an application if you have been in your current position for less than 12 months; please seek their permission prior to applying.

If you have any questions about this role, please reach out via: chad.dods@skoutsolutions.com.

Position Reference Number: 160580