Canteen Assistant - Holy Spirit College
Job No:
CER1338
Location:
Mackay
Position: Canteen Assistant
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
Employment Status: Term-time
Hours per week: 21 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday)
Hourly Rate: Services Staff Level 1 - $31.20
Applications Close: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
About us
Holy Spirit College is a Catholic co-educational Years 7-12 college within the Diocese of Rockhampton, with an enrolment in 2023 of nearly 1200 students. At the heart of all that we do, is a commitment to Catholic values and the provision of a high quality education within an environment that is supportive and caring.
Your Role
Applications are invited from suitable applicants to join the staff of Holy Spirit College as a Canteen Assistant. This is a term-time position for 21 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday), commencing as soon as able or as negotiated with the successful applicant until 19 September 2025. If desired, there may be the opportunity to continue in the role for 5.5 hours per week at the end of the fixed term contract under a permanent arrangement, subject to staffing arrangements.
Typical duties include:
- Ordering stock from approved, reliable suppliers.
- Receiving and checking all supplies against invoices and delivery dockets, signing same before handing over to the Principal or nominee for payment.
- Handling money and correct balancing of same, counting the daily takings and ensuring that daily takings are delivered to the Finance Assistant for banking.
- Follow workplace Health and Safety procedures in relation to the preparation of food and the cleanliness/hygiene of the tuckshop.
- Daily cleaning/tidying of the Tuckshop area.
- Ensuring all stock is stored in a tidy and clean manner.
- Ensuring a high standard of customer service and hygiene is maintained.
For more information, please review the Position Description.
About you
The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal skills.
What we offer
- Competitive salary range - Services Staff Level 1 - $31.20/hr
- Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
- Option for term-time staff to annualise salary
- Modern facilities and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
Mandatory Requirements
- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
- Australian work rights
How to Apply
- Complete the application below
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
- Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Angela Mulhern, Canteen Convenor, Holy Spirit College, Mackay, 07 4994 8600.
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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