Cafe Staff - GSAC

About Us 

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.  

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.   

About this Position: 

Join us in delivering exceptional service at the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre (GSAC). We provide excellent service to our patrons and take pride in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

We are currently seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable individual to join our team as Cafe Staff. This is a permanent part-time position for 10 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours as opportunities arise.  

In this role, you will be a key member of the GSAC Cafe team, committed to delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include preparing high-quality beverages as a barista, assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and cafe areas, and managing stock orders to support efficient service delivery.

What we can offer you: 

• Salary from $26.56 per hour, plus superannuation.
• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service.
• This position comes with the benefit of being able to utilise the wonderful facilities that GSAC has to offer.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs, including Fitness Passport. 
• Training and development opportunities. 
  
  

What we trust you to deliver: 

• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Foster a welcoming environment for all customers, handle inquiries and complaints with professionalism.
• Carry out Cafe duties including barista work, preparation of food / drink as required, and cleaning duties as well as providing support and assistance to staff in all areas where required including reception and crèche if needed.
• Prepare food for catering requests.
• Comply with all WHS requirements as per policy and regulations.
• Provide support to the Cafe Supervisor as required.

What you will need to be successful: 

• Working with Children Check.
• First Aid Certificate (can be attained as part of training).
• Food Handler Basics (can be attained as part of training)
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Experience in cafe / hospitality with sound knowledge and experience as a barista and customer service would be highly regarded. 

We list items to give you an opportunity to showcase your potential and how you can evolve and grow with us. 

Please review the Position Description and utilise your resume and application responses in the application form below to illustrate your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.

Closing date: Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 9:00am, however, applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be offered to suitable candidates throughout the campaign – so please don’t delay submitting your application!

Contact: If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Domenico Iafrate, Operations Manager on (02) 6625 5370.

Conditions of Employment: 

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Lismore City Council, Goonellabah Sports and Aquatics Centre and Lismore Memorial Baths Enterprise Agreement 2015 (EA) and relevant Council policies and procedures.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.  Please note, that by submitting your application, you are providing consent for Lismore City Council to conduct a National Criminal History Check

Working with Children Check 

In accordance with the requirement for ‘Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working with Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the ‘Clearance to Work with Children’ provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website. 

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.