Contract Type: Part Time/ Casual – Ongoing/Contract Position
Thomas Carr College is inviting applications from collaborative, friendly, and professional food‑service extraordinaries to join our Canteen Team during an exciting period of growth and a brand‑new facility build.
About the College
As a Catholic School, Thomas Carr College aims to educate our students with an appreciation of the spiritual as well as the intellectual and physical aspects of their lives. We aim to work with our parents to produce young people of faith and character. We are a Catholic Co-educational College in Tarneit, West of Melbourne with 1400 students.
Our College continues to grow and embraces the Berry Street Education Model as a key strategy in supporting the learning and wellbeing needs of our students. Thomas Carr College is also a leading provider of VCE offshore delivery and opportunities exist for international travel as part of a mentoring role that attracts the generous time and financial allowance.
The Role
The Canteen Assistant supports the daily operations of the College Canteen and assists with the preparation of catering for College events and functions. The role contributes to providing efficient, safe, and high‑quality food services to students, staff, and visitors.
Salary
In accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA), the salary for a Canteen Assistant is $57,906 as per the Schedule of Salary for a Category B 2-1 School Services Officer.
Key Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated passion, energy, optimism, and a commitment to serving students, staff and parents.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within the College community.
- Current Food Handler Certificate or the willingness and ability to obtain one.
- Understanding of child safety requirements and appropriate behaviours when working with students.
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Record History Check, demonstrating suitability for child‑connected work.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of the responsibilities associated with this position.
Please refer to the Position Description below.
Application Process
Please email your application to employment@thomascarr.vic.edu.au and include:
- a cover letter
- a current Curriculum Vitae
- a Letter addressing the Attributes in the position description and
- a completed Application Form (below)
Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 28 April. Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don’t delay if the role is of interest to you!
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