CAREERS WITH SODEXO | FIFO ( TOWNSVILLE & SURROUNDINGS )

Best suited for: Subclass 485, 491, 191 visa holders, Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens who seek to work in adventurous FIFO environment at Queensland and surroundings.

About this opportunity

As our Greater Australia Operations continue to expand rapidly, Sodexo is actively accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) exclusively from internal Sodexo candidates who are ready to take on new career adventures. This intake represents a strategic pathway into our remote village service networks, operating on a balanced 14 days on, 7 days off roster (2:1 configuration). Offered on a full-time basis, these opportunities feature direct Fly-In, Fly-Out (FIFO) transit options departing from Townsville and its surrounding regions. If you are already part of the Sodexo family and want to bring your corporate values to our remote sector while helping to create a welcoming "home away from home" for Australia's remote workforce, we want to hear from you.

The Available EOI Positions :

• Village Leadership: Village Manager and Assistant Village Manager positions overseeing full site logistics.
• Site Administration: Accommodation / Administration Clerks managing check-ins, database entries, and front-office interactions.
• Culinary Teams: Head Chef and Chef placements (formal trade qualifications are strictly required).
• Service All-Rounders: Service Attendants covering Kitchen Hand duties, Dining Room support, Housekeeping, Industrial Cleaning, Utilities, and Bar & Retail customer service.
• Technical Support: Qualified Trades personnel supporting facility maintenance and infrastructure stability.

Job Summary

• Employer Name: Sodexo
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Roster Structure: 14:7 Roster (14 days on, 7 days off / 2:1 roster layout)
• Required Education & Experience: Relevant trade certifications are mandatory for specific culinary and technical trade placements.
• Work Arrangement: Fly-In, Fly-Out (FIFO) / Remote on-site operations
• Employment Location: Townsville, Queensland & surroundings
• Salary & Benefits: Competitive trade salary package with an outstanding benefits and rewards framework
• Application Deadline: Ongoing Applications (Early applications are encouraged. The advertiser reserves the right to remove this listing without notice once the position is no longer available.)

Skills & Requirements

• Internal Status: Must be a current, active employee of Sodexo Australia with a proven track record of internal compliance and safety adherence.
• Remote Resilience: Clear capacity to live and work within dynamic, fast-paced remote environments while managing active shift patterns.
• Team Spirit: A strong commitment to excellent teamwork, supportive workplace collaboration, and customer-first service delivery.
• Mandatory Requirements:
  • Relevant, verified qualifications for specific Trade or Chef positions
  • Unrestricted rights to live and work in Australia

Benefits

• Competitive baseline salary structures tied into one of the world's most stable essential services providers.
• Privileged access to fantastic remote Village lifestyle options and facilities, incorporating fully equipped gyms, active fitness classes, swimming pools, tennis courts, and collaborative social events (dependent on specific site placement).
• Extensive internal training, continuous corporate upskilling parameters, and direct professional development pathways.
• Full remote accommodation, messing provisions, and point-to-hire flights included during your rostered rotation.
• A highly supportive operational culture surrounded by a dedicated, reliable group of peers.

Important Applicant Information

• Application Method: Internal candidates must formally register their Expression of Interest by submitting an up-to-date resume outlining their specific operational history, current internal role, and availability directly into the Sodexo Careers system.
• Next Steps: If your EOI matches current operational vacancies, a corporate recruiter will contact you directly for an extensive phone interview to discuss specific site alignments and answer your questions.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders

About The Employer

Sodexo is a premier global people business, employing over 400,000 personnel worldwide, including thousands of dedicated workers across Australia. Operating on the belief that everyday proactive choices generate a big, lasting community impact, Sodexo leads the global facility management industry in Quality of Life services. Sodexo stands committed to building inclusive working environments, promoting equal employment opportunities, and valuing workplace diversity across all corporate segments.

Applicant Safety & Screening Reminder

• Mandatory Verification: Final deployment to remote Greater Australia operational sites remains strictly subject to standard internal vetting, qualification verification checks, and clear medical or background screening compliance aligned with specific client site regulations.
• Security Warning: Legitimate global employers like Sodexo never ask applicants or internal candidates for upfront processing fees, cash training bonds, or mandatory hardware purchases during internal transfers. Do not share confidential credit card details or update your Tax File Number (TFN) outside of verified internal corporate HR portals.

Original Source: Sodexo Australia Internal Careers Portal — Expression of Interest: Greater Australia Operations (Townsville FIFO, Job No: REF26389Y)