Barista & Cafe Assistant

About this role

Council are seeking an experienced Barista to deliver exceptional, consistently high-quality coffee, prepare and serve a range of beverages and food items, and provide outstanding customer service to patrons of Vista Café Bar at the Mildura Arts Centre. Position details • Casual • Job Number: R2753 • Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 6 August 2026 About the Opportunity The position will deliver excellent customer service at Vista Cafe Bar and prepare, serve and sell high-quality coffee, food and beverages. What you will bring Ideally the successful applicant will have the following: • Exceptional barista skills including but not limited to specialty coffee, latte art, grinders, current trends etc. • Demonstrated skills and experience in the hospitality industry. • Food preparation skills and experience. • A strong customer service focus and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated ability in the use of Point-of-Sale systems. • Hold current qualification/certificates in Food Safety and Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Victoria. • Hold a current satisfactory police check or willing to obtain one. Salary and conditions The position is classified within Band 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $42.87 per hour plus statutory superannuation. Candidates viewing via Seek are strongly encouraged to visit Councils Career’s page by following this link- https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Current-Job-Vacancies to view a copy of the Position Description and application form that is a requirement to apply for this role. Benefits As an employee you will have access to benefits such as: • Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees • Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living • Learning and Professional Development Opportunities • Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay • Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements • Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships • Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website : https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment. Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role. About our organisation Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au About our region Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres. Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au Applying for this position All applications must include: • A completed Job Application Form • A resume • A covering letter Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered. Want to know more? Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form. Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.