Join Ventia in Supporting Australia’s Defence Community
Ventia is one of Australia’s largest essential services providers, delivering high‑quality facilities management, hospitality, and support services across Defence sites nationally. We are on the lookout for enthusiastic Part-Time and Casual Food & Beverage Attendants to join our team in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.
What’s on offer
- Hourly rate: $26.24 ($32.80 casual) per hour plus penalties where applicable
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Rotating roster between weekdays, weekends and public holidays
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6-year Defence Base Services contract with opportunity for further extension
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Ventia is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice by the Australian Government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs
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Uniform/PPE supplied.
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Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program.
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Access to VenPerks: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including major retail brands
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Onsite location Puckapanyal Defence Base, Victoria
About the role
As a Food & Beverage Attendant, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional service to Defence personnel, visitors, and staff. This role is perfect for someone with strong customer service skills, a positive attitude, and experience in hospitality or food service environments.
The position includes:
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Serving Military Personnel during
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Delivering an outstanding service to all guests, every shift
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Providing professional bar service (RSA standards)
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Keeping dining and bar areas clean and tidy
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Assisting with basic food prep and restocking where needed
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Following food safety and hygiene standards
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Working as part of a friendly, supportive team
About you
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Demonstrated prior experience in hospitality & catering services
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Current Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
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Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification
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Enthusiasm and commitment to high standards of customer service.
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Be an Australian Citizen (for security clearance)
Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police Check
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number: 167842
