Dps Catering And Events Temporary Employment Register 2022/2023

Are you what APH Catering and Events are looking for?

Work at an award-winning tourism venue and enjoy free parking, free gym membership and a competitive salary. 

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking customer focused, passionate and hardworking people, to support and grow the catering and events businesses at Australian Parliament House. 

APH Catering and Events is an in-house food and beverage operation in Parliament House. The operation delivers premium services to multiple event venues ranging from small private dining rooms to large spaces such as the Great Hall. There are also several cafes and restaurants, including a public café, staff dining room, private dining areas, coffee venues, in-room dining and corporate catering. 

Our ideal candidates will:

have proven success in the hospitality industry

have a can-do attitude and strong work ethic

be customer focused 

enjoy working in a team, and 

thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

If you believe that you are a good fit for DPS and have the requisite skills and aptitude to contribute to the delivery of exceptional services and experiences, we want to hear from you.

The Temporary Employment Register

This register is designed to establish a database of appropriately skilled and experienced hospitality individuals, who may, at short notice, be further assessed to fill temporary non-ongoing positions for up to 18 months.

Non-ongoing (temporary) employment opportunities may be offered on a full time, part time or intermittent / irregular (casual) basis.

You will only be contacted regarding your application if a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience. There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made whilst your application remains on the register.

Roles within the Department of Parliamentary Services

Roles vary across APH Catering and Events, classification levels and may include the following:

Back of House

Sous Chefs

Chef De Cuisines

Chief Steward and Stewards

Pastry Chefs

Junior and Apprentice Chefs

Logistic Manager

Administration

Front of House

Baristas

Café Attendants

Retail Supervisors

Events

Event Coordinator

Banquet Supervisors

Waiters

Set up and pack down crew

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

• Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen. 

• Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. 

• Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role. 

How to apply

To register your interest for these positions, you will need to:

Click ‘Apply’

Complete the application form which includes uploading a copy of your CV and a pitch (500 words maximum), addressing the following 2 questions: Why do you want to work at Parliament House? What hospitality experience would you bring to this role?

Closing Date

Your registration for the Temporary Employment Register will remain active until 11:30pm, 30 June 2023 . After this time you will need to renew your registration by re-applying.

Contact Details

Name: DPS Recruitment
Phone Number : (02) 6277 5200
Email: u

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision-making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace. 

 
Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

 
At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.