About us: Born from the vision of Wellcare Australia, serving communities since 2016, Wellcare Gathering Grounds (WGG) is more than just a café—it’s a place where great flavors meet great purpose. At Wellcare Australia, we’ve always been dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and providing valuable support to communities. Building on this mission, we created WGG as a space that not only serves premium juices, traditional Indian teas, and café favorites but also fosters an environment of growth, connection, and inclusivity.
WGG was designed to be a place where everyone can enjoy delicious beverages while individuals with disabilities are given the opportunity to gain work experience and build life skills. Whether you're sipping on a refreshing juice, enjoying an authentic Indian tea, or simply connecting with others, you’re part of something much bigger—an inclusive community where every person is valued and supported.
Through WGG, we’re taking our commitment to community to the next level by offering a space where people from all walks of life can come together, learn from each other, and feel empowered. Our mission is to not only provide exceptional drinks but also to help create an atmosphere where individuals with disabilities can thrive, gaining the confidence and skills needed to live life to the fullest.
Role overview:
We are seeking a motivated and qualified Barista. This position involves serving various beverages to customers, managing the cafe and training vulnerable people to become cafe assistants or baristas.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, tea, and other café beverages.
- Assist with food preparation and serving during peak times.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the café.
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service.
- Work collaboratively with the Catering Assistant to ensure the café operates smoothly throughout the day.
Requirements:
- Empathy and caring nature.
- Customer service mindset.
- An open and inclusive mindset to work with neurodivergent people.
- Minimum 1 year experience working as a barista in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked with different types of coffee beans and machines.
What We can offer you
Wellcare Australia is a fast-growing organisation. As an employee, you will get the following benefits:
- A profession that makes a difference in people's lives.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate a work-life balance.
- A friendly, engaging, and inspirational work environment
- On-the-job training and development.
- Competitive pay rate.
If you believe you are ready to take on a new challenge and step into a slightly different shoes as compared to a typical barista, we would love to hear from you, so Apply Now!
Please note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
For Any queries, please Contact HR Manager at 0450 244 125 during business hours.
Wellcare Australia encourages applications from minorities, First Nations people and all other qualified applicants.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $24.95 – $32.31 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cranbourne VIC 3977: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Barista: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Safe Quality Food Certification (Required)
- Full Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
