Canteen Assistant

Victorian Government; Shire of Northern Grampians; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopetoun P-12 College, a Victorian Government school in the Grampians region, seeks an Education Support Class employee to run the canteen five days a week from 10:15am to 1:15pm under the supervision of the business manager. The role begins at base pay and may expand to coordination and specialist tasks as experience grows.

The position supports school operations, including equipment use, building and library maintenance, and contributes to a safe, well-organised learning environment for

Qualifications

• SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the use and maintenance of equipment within a work area.
• Ensure security is maintained within a work area.
• Manage procedures relating to the hiring of school buildings and equipment in accordance with school policy.
• Manage procedures relating to the maintenance of specialist collections, e.g. library resource material and collections.
• Evaluate and select equipment and materials and make recommendations to senior management.
• Develop procedures relating to the use and maintenance of equipment and materials.
• Coordinate the purchase of equipment and materials.

Job description

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Grampians

Reference: 1550119

Location Profile

Hopetoun P-12 College is a single-campus school located in the North West of Victoria in the Mallee. The College has an enrolment of around 70 students and draws students from the surrounding communities of Hopetoun, Beulah, Patchewollock, Lascelles and Woomelang. Our curriculum and school programs are aligned with the Victorian Curriculum (P-10) and include many options for VCE, VM and VET. Students in Year 10 can access vocational and VCE programs and we are well resourced with a Trade Trading Centre on site. We are successfully implementing the School Wide Positive Behaviours System (SWPBS) and the values of Respect, Responsibility and Teamwork are embedded in our practice.

All teaching staff are members of a Professional Learning Community who work collectively to develop curriculum and analyse data to ensure work is at an appropriate level for all students. Our focus is to ensure each student is successful at school and can complete a Year 12 program, progressing to their chosen pathway in either tertiary study, training or full-time work.

Hopetoun is a rural town in the Mallee with access to larger regional towns and retail facilities for your daily needs. Teacher housing is available for staff and the school is supportive with staff settling into their roles and new life here in Hopetoun. This is a strong community built on agriculture and services that support our school and our programmes.

Selection Criteria

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

Run the College canteen, five days per week, daily hours 10:15am-1:15pm under the supervision of the business manager.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

• Manage the use and maintenance of equipment within a work area.
• Ensure security is maintained within a work area.
• Manage procedures relating to the hiring of school buildings and equipment in accordance with school policy.
• Manage procedures relating to the maintenance of specialist collections, e.g. library resource material and collections.
• Evaluate and select equipment and materials and make recommendations to senior management.
• Develop procedures relating to the use and maintenance of equipment and materials.
• Coordinate the purchase of equipment and materials.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [e-mail]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Applications close Thursday 5 November 2026 at 11.59pm