Expression of Interest

Why Choose Wests?

The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues including:

– Five registered clubs with multiple bar and gaming areas, bistros, cafes and fine-dining restaurants. Locations include New Lambton, Mayfield, City, Cardiff and Nelson Bay.
– Three hotels including The Executive (New Lambton), The Gateway (Mayfield) and our luxury 5-star resort The Anchorage Hotel & Spa (Port Stephens).
– Two Balance Collective gyms with state of the art facilities, group fitness, yoga, pilates, creche and a large indoor swim centre. Locations include Mayfield and New Lambton.
– NEX, the Hunter region’s largest exhibition and convention centre.
– The award-winning Spa Lucca, located at The Anchorage in Port Stephens.
– The nib Newcastle Knights.

What Opportunities Do We Offer?

The Wests Group is always on the hunt for great local talent to service our members and guests across all our locations. With so many venues under the Wests umbrella, you are guaranteed to find something with us that will match your skillset and lifestyle. With both casual and permanent opportunities on offer, roles we are currently recruiting for include:

– Bar and Gaming Attendants
– Catering Staff (Bistro Servers, Baristas, Kitchenhands & Chefs)
– Restaurant Food and Beverage Attendants
– Hotel staff (Housekeeping, Guest Relations, Reception & Front Office)
– NEX Function Attendants
– Spa Attendants (Beauty Therapy, Massage and Reception)
– Gym employees (Childminding, Group Fitness Instructors, Learn to Swim Instructors and Reception Attendants)

Are You The Right Fit?

Being an organisation that values mentorship and career development, experience isn’t everything. What we look for in the right candidate is a commitment to customer service, a hunger to learn new skills and the motivation to bring your best self to work. You are a person who enjoys working with large teams in fast-paced work environments.

Good availability across nights, weekends and public holidays is highly desirable within our operational roles.

Benefits

We value our staff, which is why we recognise and reward your hard work with our AMAZING staff benefits. Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the following:

– Paid Parental Leave 18 weeks & 12 months of maintained superannuation
– 5 days Wellbeing Leave – proactively manage your wellbeing
– First Nations Cultural Leave
– Flexible work options
– Above-award wages, paid overtime and penalty rates for weekends and Public Holidays
– 17.5% annual leave loading
– Paid traineeships and leadership development courses
– 40% discount off meals for club employees
– $25 per month for an all-access Balance Collective membership (access to two clubs, Mayfield aquatics, group fitness, yoga, pilates and unlimited creche). As an added – – bonus, this offer extends out to your partner as well!
– Discount accommodation rates at The Executive, The Gateway and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa
– Discounted nib Health Insurance
– 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs
– Free annual flu vaccinations

How to Apply

Why Apply Today?

As an organisation that is continually growing, we can provide career stability, consistent shifts and conversion to permanent employment for the right people. We value our staff, which is why we recognise and reward your hard work through our Employee Appreciation program, regular shout-outs and the occasional EFTPOS gift card.

If you are looking to build a long-term career in the hospitality industry, Wests can assist through our mentorship and career development programs, giving you the confidence to transition into leadership roles or other positions across the group. Like many of our current employees, your first job at Wests will not be your last!

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply?

If you are wanting to submit an expression of interest application, please see the following link – https://bit.ly/3PqJrNp

You can view our current availabilities and apply directly to a role that you are interested in via the following link – https://wests.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home?c=wests 

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