Position overview

• Employment Type: Part Time, Ongoing Positions available
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Cook Grade 3
• Salary Range: $71,119.36 per annum, pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

The Cook plays a key role in delivering high-quality food services by preparing and serving safe, nutritious, and enjoyable meals and refreshments tailored to the individual dietary, clinical, and personal needs of residents, patients, and consumers.

The role supports the provision of safe and effective food services through adherence to food safety legislation, infection control standards, organisational procedures, and person-centred care principles.

Must be available to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What you bring

The successful applicant will hold a current trade qualification in cooking with a minimum four year's post training experience.

A background or experience in large scale catering and show competency levels that will relate the ability to produce only first-class product.

Additionally, the applicant will have solid time management and intra personal skills to work as part of a productive team.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Please submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications must be submitted in full and will close on Sunday 15^th November 2026; incomplete applications may not be considered.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au