If you enjoy the rewards of working in a strong, dedicated team providing health support and services to the expanding communities of the Western District, then consider a career at WDHS. We have the following position currently available:

Coleraine District Health Service- Food and Hotel Services Manager

Permanent Full Time - 76 hours per fortnight

About us

Western District Health Service is a leading Sub-Regional referral centre providing a comprehensive range acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services.

WDHS is a multi-campus organisation including campuses at Hamilton, Coleraine, Penshurst and the Grange Residential Hostel.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland with wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you!

You will work alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

About the role

The Hotel and Food Services Manager at Coleraine District Health Service leads and supports the functions of the support service teams at Coleraine including food services, environmental services, cleaning, waste management and linen services. Coleraine is predominantly an aged care facility with some acute services, you and your team provide residents with daily meals, outstanding customer service and ensures that we have a clean and well-maintained facility.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leadership and Supervision: Managing and supervising the food services and environmental teams, ensuring high standards are met consistently.

Collaboration: Working closely with the WDHS Support Services Management team, the Coleraine Campus manager (Director of Nursing) and the Coleraine facilities manager to maintain the quality of all support services.

Operational Management: Ensuring the smooth running of food, hotel and environmental services at the campus.

Administrative and Hands-on Work: Balancing administrative tasks with hands-on involvement in daily operations.

This job primarily involves working Monday to Friday, but it also requires flexibility for some weekend, public holiday, and on-call work. The ideal candidate should have strong management and leadership qualities, along with experience in hospitality or health services.

You will bring:

Previous management or team leader experience

Punctuality and reliability

Team and Customer Service ethos

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Work effectively, independently and as part of a team

Passion to provide high level of services to residents and staff

What we can offer:

You will enjoy benefits such as:

Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment and novated leasing.

Flexible working arrangements.

Internal and external professional development opportunities.

Support to meet relocation costs.

A range of internal and external developmental and supportive opportunities.

Excellent employment conditions.

Excellent staff health and wellbeing supportive culture.

To view the position description and to apply please go to our webpage: https://wdhs.net/v2/careers/

**Please note all applications must be received via our WDHS Careers page to be considered.

Please note you must have the right to work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this.

Closing Date: Sunday 22 June 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 26 June 2025

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.