Community Cook & Wellbeing Facilitator | McAuley Women's Services

At McAuley, we walk alongside women and children who have experienced family violence and homelessness, supporting them to build safety, confidence, and brighter futures. Through accommodation, wellbeing, legal, health, and community support services, we create opportunities for women to reconnect with their strengths and thrive.

We are looking for a compassionate chef who can inspire through every meal and every moment in the kitchen at our refuge for Women.

We are offering a part-time opportunity, with flexible hours between 10am - 5pm*

We welcome applications from hospitality professionals looking for a more meaningful career path, as well as community services professionals who enjoy cooking and supporting others.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Working at our Women's only refuge you will:

• Prepare nutritious meals that cater to diverse dietary and cultural needs.
• Support women to build confidence through cooking, meal planning, and healthy eating activities.
• Create a warm, welcoming kitchen environment where everyone feels included and valued.
• Facilitate engaging group and one-on-one cooking sessions.
• Work alongside case managers and the broader team to support residents' goals and wellbeing.
• Help coordinate community meals and food-based activities that bring people together.

If you're passionate about food, community, and helping others thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

This is a Permanent Part-Time opportunity based in Footscray within our Community Services program. The position reports to the Residential House Supervisor – Homelessness.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Please note, we are only considering female identifying candidates for this position. McAuley Community Services for Women has an exemption to gender equality requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in cooking for larger groups within a commercial kitchen or community food service environment.
• A passion for supporting women and building positive relationships working alongside individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds.
• A Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Community Services, or a related qualification is highly regarded.

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. 

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact: Zoey Avery zoey.avery@mackillop.org.au

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;

WHAT WE OFFER:

• SCHADS Administration (Level 4) $46.70 – $50.25 Dependent on qualifications & experience
• More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways – Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection – Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITTMENT:

McAuley is part of MacKillop Family Services and celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that we continue to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible