Sodexo Vacancies AU · 115 open (Jul 26)

Sodexo jobs Australia offer a wide range of employment opportunities in one of the world's largest facilities management and food services companies. In Australia, Sodexo operates across remote mining and resources sites, defence facilities, corporate offices, and healthcare settings — employing thousands of Australians in roles spanning catering, hospitality, facilities management, and corporate functions. This guide covers everything you need to know about Sodexo careers in Australia 2026 — including available roles, AUD salary ranges, the application process, and employee benefits. For more context on the sector Sodexo operates in, see our guide to the top catering companies in Australia.

About Sodexo

Sodexo is a French multinational company founded in 1966 that operates in more than 55 countries, providing food services, facilities management, and employee benefits programmes. In Australia, Sodexo is a major employer in the remote site services sector, managing accommodation villages, catering, and integrated facility management on behalf of mining, oil and gas, and construction companies across Western Australia, Queensland, the Northern Territory, and South Australia. Sodexo also operates in the defence sector, providing services at several Australian Defence Force facilities. The company employs more than 6,000 people in Australia and operates under the Fair Work Act 2009. For a detailed look at the company's values and culture, see our About Sodexo: Mission, Benefits and Work Culture guide.

Types of Jobs at Sodexo

Sodexo Australia employs across catering, hospitality, and facilities management. Food service roles include chef (various levels), cook, catering assistant, and food service attendant. Accommodation and housekeeping roles include room attendant, laundry attendant, and accommodation supervisor. Facilities management roles include maintenance technician, electrician, plumber, HVAC technician, and facilities coordinator. Health, safety, and environment (HSE) roles include HSE officers, advisors, and managers. Corporate and support roles include HR coordinators, payroll officers, procurement officers, IT support, and finance analysts. Site leadership roles include camp manager, village manager, operations manager, and general manager.

Sodexo Salary Guide Australia 2026

The following salary ranges are estimates based on industry data and are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD). Remote site roles typically attract site allowances and FIFO/DIDO loadings in addition to base salaries:

Role	Salary Range (AUD)
Food Service Attendant	$55,000–$65,000/yr
Cook	$65,000–$80,000/yr
Chef de Partie	$75,000–$90,000/yr
Head Chef	$90,000–$110,000/yr
Room Attendant / Housekeeper	$55,000–$65,000/yr
Accommodation Supervisor	$70,000–$85,000/yr
Maintenance Technician	$75,000–$95,000/yr
HSE Officer	$85,000–$105,000/yr
Camp / Village Manager	$100,000–$130,000/yr
Operations Manager	$120,000–$155,000/yr
HR Coordinator	$75,000–$90,000/yr
General Manager	$150,000–$200,000+/yr

Where Does Sodexo Hire in Australia?

Sodexo's Australian operations are heavily concentrated in remote mining and resources regions. Key hiring locations include the Pilbara and Goldfields regions of Western Australia (serving iron ore, gold, and lithium operations), central Queensland (coal seam gas and coal mining sites), the Northern Territory (oil and gas, defence, and infrastructure projects), and South Australia (Olympic Dam and associated mining operations). Sodexo also hires in major cities for corporate and support roles, with a national office in Melbourne and regional offices in Perth, Brisbane, and Darwin. Defence facility management roles are located at ADF bases across the country. For context on the broader catering industry in Australia, visit our catering companies guide.

How to Apply for Sodexo Jobs

Sodexo advertises Australian vacancies through its careers portal at sodexo.com/en/careers and on Seek and Indeed. FIFO and remote site roles are regularly advertised and attract competitive remuneration packages. Applications require a current resume and cover letter tailored to the specific role and site. All remote site roles require a current National Police Check, a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing, and relevant trade certificates or food handling qualifications. Sodexo runs structured onboarding programmes for new remote site employees, covering site induction, HSE requirements, and service standards.

Application Tips for Sodexo

Sodexo values reliability, adaptability, and the ability to perform in remote and often challenging environments. In your application, highlight any prior FIFO or remote site experience, familiarity with camp/village management standards, and relevant HSE awareness. For catering roles, food safety certification (such as a Food Safety Supervisor certificate) is beneficial, and experience in bulk cooking for large workforces is highly valued. For maintenance and facilities roles, ensure your trade certificates and any relevant licences (gas fitting, electrical, HVAC) are current and clearly documented. Demonstrating an understanding of the remote resources sector and the service expectations of major mining clients will strengthen any application.

STAR Interview Example

Question: "Tell me about a time you maintained service standards under difficult operational conditions."

Situation: At a remote mining camp, our kitchen team was reduced by two staff members who were medically evacuated in the same week, leaving us significantly short-staffed during a peak production period.

Task: As the head chef, I needed to maintain full meal service for 400 workers without compromising food safety standards or service quality.

Action: I immediately revised the menu to reduce complexity without reducing nutritional quality or variety. I coordinated with the operations manager to obtain emergency labour hire through our approved supplier, adjusted shift rosters to cover critical meal service periods, and personally worked extended hours to manage the service.

Result: Meal service continued without disruption throughout the entire period. Client feedback scores for that rotation were maintained at the contracted level, and the operations manager commended the team's response in a formal written review.

Employee Benefits at Sodexo

Sodexo provides a comprehensive benefits package for its Australian workforce. Remote site employees receive FIFO or DIDO travel arrangements covered by Sodexo, site accommodation and meals provided at no cost while on rotation, and competitive site allowances on top of base salaries. Superannuation is contributed at the Superannuation Guarantee rate of 11.5%. All employees have access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Sodexo's global employee platform with discounts and wellbeing resources, and paid leave entitlements under the Fair Work Act 2009. The company also offers ongoing training in food safety, HSE, and leadership development. For more information on Sodexo's values and culture, read our About Sodexo guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sodexo offer fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work in Australia?

Yes. FIFO and drive-in drive-out (DIDO) roles are a major component of Sodexo's Australian operations. These roles are based at remote mining, oil and gas, and construction sites across WA, QLD, NT, and SA, with typical rotations of 8:6, 14:7, or 21:7 (days on: days off).

What qualifications do I need to work as a cook or chef at Sodexo?

A Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent trade qualification) is required for chef roles. Food Safety Supervisor certification and experience in bulk catering or hospitality are also valued. Remote site catering experience is a strong advantage.

Does Sodexo provide accommodation for remote site employees?

Yes. Remote site employees are housed in Sodexo-managed accommodation villages during their working rotation, with meals, laundry, and recreational facilities provided at no cost.

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