📢 We’re Hiring: Chefs, Utilities (Catering and Cleaning), Housekeepers and Lifeguards

📍 Location: Woomera, SA (Drive-In-Drive-Out from Adelaide)

🕒 Employment Type: Full-time, Part-Time and Casual Opportunities

💼 DIDO Roster: 14:7 (14 days onsite, 7 days back in Adelaide)

💰 Benefits: All Accommodation and Meals paid for whilst on-site

 

Be part of something bigger. Be part of ISS.

We are looking for reliable and experienced Chefs and Utility All-Rounders and Lifeguards to join our team at Woomera on our ISS Defence contract.

There are full-time, part-time and casual opportunities, all of which are on a 14 day on, 7 day off DIDO roster (with these opportunities being DIDO from Adelaide).

In the Utility and Housekeeping roles, you will be responsible for working in a range of different services, from housekeeping, cleaning, kitchen hand, catering and other areas of the operations as required.

The Positions:

• Lifeguard: 
  
  
  
  • Qualified Lifeguards
  
  
  • Current First Aid Certificate 
  
  
  • Bronze Medallion
  
  
  • 14:7 Roster / 8:30am - 8:30pm 
  
  
  • Pool supervision
  
  
  
  

• Housekeeping Utility: 
  
  
  
  • Perform housekeeping tasks, including cleaning of rooms, common areas and operating an industrial laundry.
  
  
  • Complete laundry services, including washing, drying, and distributing linens, towels, and uniforms.
  
  
  • Ensure proper care of housekeeping and laundry equipment and report any maintenance or safety issues.
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures within the housekeeping function and other relevant areas.
  
  
  • Ensure all cleaning and laundry tasks are completed efficiently and in line with health and safety standards.
  
  
  • Previous experience in residential or commercial cleaning or housekeeping required.
  
  
  
  


• Catering Utility:
  
  
  
  • Delivering excellent customer service – ensuring a friendly and welcoming environment is offered to residents.
  
  
  • Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the dining room and kitchen areas.
  
  
  • Assisting with food preparation and dishwashing.
  
  
  • Assisting the catering team with cleaning the kitchen, dish/pot wash, rubbish removal, restocking food items, cleaning kitchen equipment, mopping/scrubbing floors, chemical handling, stock unloading, cleaning dining rooms, restocking bar/drink items, vacuuming/mopping.
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures within the kitchen/catering department and other relevant areas.
  
  
  • Assist with tavern and retail services as required.
  
  
  • Food handling background preferred.
  
  
  
  

• Chef:

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  • Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality meals across Breakfast, Crib, and Dinner—while proudly upholding ISS’s reputation for excellence and creating memorable dining experiences that exceed expectations.
  
  
  • This is your chance to showcase your culinary skills in a rewarding role where safety, quality, and flavour come together in a uniquely remote setting.
  
  
  
  

🎯 What We’re Looking For Across All Roles

• Previous DIDO experience (preferred but not essential).


• Ability to undertake regular travel to site on a DIDO roster.


• Flexibility to work as part of a team and ability to assist in all areas of the operations.


• Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive team-oriented attitude to work.


• Ability to work in a remote setting and dynamic environment. 


• Physically fit with the ability to successfully pass pre-employment medical requirements, including blood tests and drug and alcohol assessments.

 

Additional requirements for Chef roles:

• Must have Australian Trade Qualification of Commercial Cookery Certificate 3 or higher


• Proven experience as a chef in high-volume catering, including bulk meals and banquet or function service.


• Experience in commercial kitchens (healthcare, mining, hospitality, etc)


• Must have with a strong ability to meet client expectations for food quality, presentation, and strict adherence to food safety and HACCP standards.

 

Preferred:

• Defence experience will be highly regarded

 

🌟 Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a key role in delivering essential services for a high-profile Defence client


• Growth: Professional development and career advancement opportunities


• Culture: Collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking team environment

• Rewards: Meals and accommodation provided for the duration of your time on site.

 

How to Apply:
Click on the 'apply' link and complete the online application.

 

Our Commitment:
ISS fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, welcoming applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTIQA+ communities. We are committed to fair pay and a safe working environment.

 

Learn more about ISS in Australia and New Zealand on our website.

 

Please note: No agency applications are accepted