Hospitality Services Operator (No Experience)

To serve in the ADF you must be an Australian Citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen, you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria. Please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.

Your role:

Deliver hospitality services in the most unique workplaces working on board ships or submarines and providing support to operations.

As a Hospitality Services Operator, you’ll work in a team to provide quality hospitality services to the ship or submarine’s company, serve VIPs, manage canteens and serve at events and functions such as cocktail parties, formal dinners, and diplomatic functions.

Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce or you have no experience at all, we’re hiring. You’ll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training.

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.

Your duties include, but aren’t limited to:

• Food, bar and barista services


• Canteen attendant


• Cash handling


• Catering and waiting


• Table service


• Event coordination


• Polishing silverware and tableware


• Dining room setup

Benefits:

• Free medical and dental


• 16.4% superannuation


• Subsidised housing


• Travel opportunities


• Job security


• Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks


• Chef made meals at sea


• Social and fitness facilities


• Balance of shore and sea postings


• Variety of allowances

Submariner:

There is also the option to specialise as a submariner and be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia. You’ll be trained to perform additional duties and become highly trained and efficient in supporting the whole submarine.

Salary:

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $71,750 for surface fleet and $88,437 for submariners.

Apply Now:

Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen and have passed Year 10 English and Maths.

Visit the links below for the full position descriptions and requirements:

Navy - Hospitality Services Assistant (adfcareers.gov.au)

Navy - Hospitality Services Assistant Submariner (adfcareers.gov.au)