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Commercial Services Assistant
Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 846204
Location: 5271 - NARACOORTE
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone


About the Role:

The Commercial Services Assistant undertakes front-of-house duties in the Caves Café, Naracoorte Caves National Park.  Tasks include helping to prepare and deliver food, make coffee, serve beverages, clear tables, wash dishes, clean facilities, re-stock shelves and drink and ice-cream fridges. As well as food and local wines the café sells a range of souvenirs and locally made jewellery and art.

The café operates 364 days a year, being open to customers from 10am to 3pm daily, except in peak times when extended hours operate or as required for a booking.​​

What can we offer you!

  • Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
  • Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
  • Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
  • Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
  • Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
Contract for up to 12 Months 

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

  • A current class “C” driver’s licence, and willingness to drive, is essential.

Special Conditions:

  • Will be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
  • The café operates seven days a week, 364 days a year.
  • The position is a casual contract and the hours of work are rostered and vary to meet demand and seasonality. The incumbent must be available to work during weekends and public and school holidays as well as weekdays and be available for specific bookings.
  • The incumbent may be asked to be available at short notice.
  • A current First Aid Certificate is highly desirable.
  • Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department is mandatory.
  • Prior to being employed, the successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), which is required to be renewed every three years. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
  • Prior to being employed, the successful candidate will be required to provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
  • You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions.

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months.

Remuneration: 
GSE2 $38.56 min - $38.96 max per hour 

Enquiries to:
Rosslyn Jones, Cafe Manager 
rosslyn.jones@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0409 523 983

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application addressing the following: 

  1. Please outline your experience in the preparation of food and beverages.
  2. What is your understanding of food safety?
  3. Can you provide an example of when you have provided great customer service? What was the result?​​

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.


Applications close: 14/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description GSE2 Commercial Services Assistant.pdf


Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.