Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 861815
Location: 5211 - VICTOR HARBOR
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Senior Café Assistant provides support to the Café Manager and Assistant Café Manager with administrative and operational tasks and contributes to the day-to-day operations of the café functions at Granite Island Cafe.
The role ensures products and services are delivered to the highest standards, providing quality service, visitor information and expert advice to public enquiries.
The role also provides support to team members and assists with a range of business functions, including stock ordering, general upkeep of retail or café areas, cash-handling and processing, general database maintenance and record keeping. The position requires experience preparing a variety of coffees and beverages and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced customer service environment.

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 23 March 2027 Part-time 23.94 hours a week 

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• Experience in commercial retail or café operations.
• Ability to operate in a busy retail/café environment and provide a high level of customer service.
• Experience in maintaining and displaying retail products in a commercial setting.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, work as part of a team under broad guidelines, and provide appropriate guidance to other team members.
• Ability to meet and achieve financial obligations.
• Good understanding of the principles relating to the tourism industry and the retail environment.
• Knowledge of point-of-sale systems to perform effectively in their daily work.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
• 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.
• The Department for Environment and Water is committed to providing a safe environment to all children and young people who access our services and visit our sites.  This role requires candidates to provide a valid Working with Children Check which must be renewed every five years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
• Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department is mandatory.
• Regular weekend and public holiday work is required.
• May be required to undertake work outside of the normal hours of work.

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. This information must be supplied by all applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Remuneration: 
GSE4 $1,307.64 min - $1,321.19 max p.a., pro rata for part-time hours. 

Enquiries to:
Lexy Ryan, Team Leader Commercial Services 
[email protected]
Ph: (08) 7424 5845

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 (max. 3 pages) addressing the key role outcomes as outlined in the Role Description.

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: 10/11/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description GSE4 Senior Cafe 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.