QLD Defence Roles

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls and accommodation to gyms pools and recreation facilities our teams keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.

ESS part of Compass Group provides integrated hospitality sport recreation and support services to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). We are currently seeking dedicated safety-minded and customer-focused team members to join our on-base operations across Sport & Recreation Aquatic Facilities and Catering/Cleaning Services.

Sport Recreation & Aquatic Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the gym and pool ensuring compliance with water quality safety and legislative standards
• Supervise facility users and maintain emergency response readiness including lifeguard coverage
• Lead inspections enforce site-specific safety instructions and maintain compliance documentation
• Support Sport & Recreation compliance standards across all fitness and aquatic areas
• Conduct fitness centre inductions and provide customer support to facility users
• Ensure facilities and equipment are clean well-maintained and safe for use
• Respond to emergencies including first aid and oxygen administration where required
• Report hazards near misses and incidents promptly
• Contribute to a proactive culture of safety wellbeing teamwork and professionalism

Catering Cleaning & Kitchen Responsibilities:

• Provide welcoming and efficient hospitality service in ADF mess halls and dining facilities
• Assist with basic food preparation plating and meal service
• Operate tills or support café service where required
• Wash sanitise and store crockery cutlery and kitchen equipment
• Operate commercial dishwashers and maintain clean kitchen environments
• Assist with stock rotation and storage
• Follow strict food safety hygiene and Defence security standards

About you:

You may be suited to this role if you bring experience in fitness aquatic services hospitality or facilities support along with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

• 3 years experience in a fitness aquatic recreation or supervisory role (for Sport & Recreation positions)

• Cert III or IV in Fitness (essential for gym-based roles)
• Current Lifeguard Award (for aquatic roles)
• Level 1 First Aid & CPR with ability to administer oxygen
• Experience managing staff rosters attendance and performance (where applicable)
• At least 1 year experience in catering kitchen hand or hospitality roles (for catering positions)
• Friendly reliable and professional with strong communication skills
• Comfortable working in structured high-compliance Defence environments
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and reliable transport (some sites may require travel)
• Strong commitment to safety teamwork and operational excellence
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory (Defence security clearance required)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance3

The Benefits

• Work with a national organisation supporting the Australian Defence Force
• Job security with a global leader in facilities management and hospitality services
• Supportive inclusive and team-oriented culture
• Ongoing training career development and progression opportunities
• Access to Compass Group health wellbeing and learning programs

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the recruitment process please contact 1300 TALENT or

Our peoples unique backgrounds experiences and abilities are at the heart of our workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people of all cultures ages abilities sexual orientations gender identities people with disability Veterans and Defence family members.