About this job
Location: St Mary MacKillop College, ACT
Employment Type: Part-time
Employment Status: Permanent
Salary Range: $68,825 to $79,971 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation (paid pro rata for part-time appointments)
Start Date: Term 3, 2024.
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 21 July 2024
About Us
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About the Role
This position supports the food technology staff at the Senior Campus in their day-to-day teaching to ensure the effectiveness of the food technology classes in the commercial kitchens and training restaurants. The position requires close consultation with the Food Technology Coordinator, Food Technology teachers and VET/Careers Coordinator.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture.
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption).
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities.
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice.
Key Responsibilities
- Order groceries and kitchen supplies as required through various vendors according to lesson plans.
- Provide ingredients and equipment for Food Technology and Hospitality lessons as required by teaching staff.
- Receive and store food ingredient orders as required, meeting food safety and work health and safety requirements.
- Daily laundry of tea towels, including folding and restocking, is done in kitchens.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the Preparation Room and classroom areas daily.
- Prepare dishwashers and other technologies each morning for daily use as required.
- Check and restock the training restaurant (Café Bella) ingredients as required.
- End of term/semester cleaning of all equipment, shelving, fridges and ovens in all kitchen classrooms.
- Manage inventory of equipment, warranties and repairs, including routine maintenance.
- Receives (or delegates receipt of) delivery of orders in good condition, checks that purchases and invoices/statements are correct and then submits for payment.
Qualifications
- Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration – ACT is a mandatory requirement.
- Certificate IV in Education Support (or equivalent) will be well regarded but is not mandatory for a 4.1 classification. Applicants who hold this qualification will be classified at level 5.1.
Selection Criteria
- A passion and a keen interest in food technology and working within an educational setting.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to use technology and equipment in a commercial kitchen environment.
- A demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, using high levels of organization, prioritisation, agility and time management skills.
- Qualifications relating to food preparation and handling, food safety and hygiene, catering and hospitality.
- Highly professional manner and strong interpersonal skills with a courteous, calm and welcoming demeanour.
- The ability to positively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and build productive working relationships.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume, including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience outlined in the position description (used for the selection criteria above).
For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Steve Wilde on 02 6209 0100 or via email steve.wilde@mackillop.act.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.