Classification: Administrative Services Officer 3
Salary: $78,755 - $84,284 plus superannuation
Position No: 13750
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 June 2026
Contact Officer: Glenn Krause on [email protected] or (02) 62070856
Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from highly motivated and conscientious individuals to temporarily fill the position of Chef (ASO3) within Custodial Operations at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).
As a Chef you will work under the general direction of the AMC Head Chef to deliver a wide range of catering and food services to the AMC. The AMC kitchen is a fully equipped medium sized commercial kitchen that provides catering services to the AMC detainees as well as the staff cafeteria.
In addition, you will supervise, coach, train, instruct and work with detainees within a commercial kitchen to develop work skills. Enhancing their post release employment opportunities, thereby potentially reducing the risk of reoffending.
Further to this, you will effectively contribute to the day-to-day operations of the AMC kitchen including production, stock control and rotation and menu development. You will also maintain equipment by undertaking user serviceable repairs and maintenance, as well supervising service provision from external providers.
This position involves supervision of up to 30 detainees working in the AMC Kitchen.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to think and act in a busy operational environment and possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Eligible candidates will be required to undergo a National Police check.
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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is desirable.
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Applicants may be required to undertake psychological aptitude testing as part of the assessment process.
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Driver’s licence Class C is essential.
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This position may require a pre-employment medical.
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This position requires Working with Vulnerable People registration. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
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To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
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If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for three months.
How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:
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A one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements;
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A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and
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A copy of your current driver’s licence.
Please ensure you submit all three items.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for three months.
