Sous Chef - Catering Unit

Sous Chef – Parliamentary Catering Service – Legislature-General

Fixed term up to three years, part-time (.8 FTE), Band 3

Salary Range: $59,826.40 to $64,668 + superannuation

About the role

The Sous Chef assists in all areas of food production within the Parliamentary Catering Service ensuring that the standard is of an optimum level representative of the Parliament of Tasmania. The Sous Chef is required to provide full support to the Head Chef and manage the Parliamentary kitchen in their absence as and when needed.

Are you looking for greater work-life balance? This role gives you 10 weeks of annual leave per year.

How to apply?

If you wish to do the best work of your career, applications will only be received through seek.com.au. Only complete applications will be considered. Auto-generated applications will not be considered. All applications should include a resume and a short application of no more than two pages to demonstrate how what you have done previously applies to the advertised vacancy. It is not necessary to repeat information in your short application that can easily be seen in your resume. A Position Description and Information for Applicants guide are available in the links below:

Ordinary Work Hours

This Sous Chef role is offered under the Parliament Leave Maximisation Scheme and is a 0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday for 42 weeks of the year, with average weekly hours of 36.75 during the working period. The successful candidate will have the remaining 10 weeks of the year as recreation (annual) leave.

The Leave Maximisation Scheme offers two income payment options, allowing the successful candidate to choose the arrangement that best suits their budgetary needs.

Please note: Leave may be limited during Parliamentary sitting weeks to support critical operations during peak periods.

Position Description

Information for Applicants

Applications close by 9:00 AM, Wednesday 18 June 2025. Late applications will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Please note applications may be shortlisted as received as this is an immediate vacancy.

Want to know more?

Please make contact with John Glinatsis. Manager – Parliamentary Catering Service by emailing john.glinatsis@parliament.tas.gov.au.