Cook | Galiwin’ku

21st February, 2023

About ALPA
We are the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) and our mission is to operate successful and responsible businesses emphasising local employment, training, career pathways, customer service, and safety.

Having been in operations for 50 years, from humble beginnings, we have grown to be Australia’s largest financially independent Indigenous corporation, employing over 1,000 employees across 27 remote locations throughout NT and QLD. We strive to improve the health, quality of life, and economic development of our members, giving primacy to their cultural heritage, dignity, and desire for opportunity and equality with their fellow Australians.

About the Role
The purpose of the role is to develop and coordinate and oversee the implementation and smooth running of the new Galiwin’ku Commercial Kitchen. The role will focus on training and development of Galiwin’ku based staff members, empowering them to manage their own enterprise.

This position is based in a remote community in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory

Responsibilities:

Oversee the planning and preparation of lunches and dinners in line with contractual requirements.

Train and upskill staff into cookery, cleaning, and sales roles.

Work in line with costings and budget

Liaise with stakeholders around potential opportunities to expand the business

Oversee the compliance of the kitchen with Local, Territory and Federal requirements.

Be a champion of the ALPA values and demonstrate a commitment to work health and safety.

To Apply You Need to Demonstrate:

Sound commercial cooking and hospitality management skills

At least two years’ experience managing a commercial/high volume kitchen or similar.

A track record of effective training and development of diverse people.

Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all education levels, language abilities, and ethnic origin.

The capacity to link daily activities to the ALPA values and mission.

Desirable:

Qualifications in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery

Experience living and working in Remote Communities

Benefits:

Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900PA with additional Meal and Entertainment options

Shared accommodation + all utility bills included

7 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

2 return flights p.a. to Darwin to utilise leave

12.5% superannuation

Access to major retailer discounts and more! 

Relocation Assistance

Access to free internet

Free and Confidential access to Employee Assistance Programs

Opportunity to make a positive impact on our remote Aboriginal communities

Ability to travel to remote Aboriginal communities across NT and QLD