Canteen Assistant

St Francis Xavier College ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 24 weeks

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

Professional development support

Wellbeing program Flourish

Inter-school transfer opportunities

Job summary

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7-12 Catholic secondary school in Canberra seeking a Canteen Assistant on a temporary contract to cover leave. The role focuses on welcoming and efficient food service, including preparation, cooking and serving beverages, while maintaining hygiene and safe work practices.

You will work with staff, students and volunteers, manage stock, receive deliveries and ensure presentation-ready serving areas.

Qualifications

• WWVP clearance required.
• Accreditation per Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages, including hot and cold drinks.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic work environment in the canteen.
• Support daily canteen operations through stock management, deliveries, and restocking.

Education

WWVP clearance

Catholic Education accreditation policy

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 4 October 2026

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

Salary Range: $67,470 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time | Contract till end of 2026 school year
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

About the Role

The Canteen Assistant plays an important role in delivering a welcoming, efficient, and high-quality food service experience to our school community. The successful applicant will assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages, including hot and cold drinks, while maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic work environment. The role involves supporting daily canteen operations through stock management, receiving and checking deliveries, storing supplies appropriately, and ensuring serving areas remain well stocked and presentation-ready. The Canteen Assistant provides friendly and responsive service to students, staff, and visitors, works collaboratively with teachers, students, and volunteers involved in canteen activities, and contributes to a safe workplace by adhering to food safety requirements and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) procedures at all times.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee on leave.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 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
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the College, please visit our website. Information about CACGEL can be accessed here .

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1224 Students
109 TeachingStaff
49 Non-Teaching Staff

Florey, ACTSt Francis Xavier College is a systemic Catholic co-educational college located in the Canberra suburb of Florey.The College caters for students from the Belconnen and Gungahlin areas and is part of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Education system (CEO).St Francis Xavier College has a population of 1,153 students and approximately 135 staff members.