Food and Textiles Technology Assistant

GRIFFITH, ACT; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

PD opportunities

Wellbeing program

Mobility within Archdiocese

Job summary

St Clare's College in Canberra invites applications for a Food and Textiles Technology Assistant. This role supports teachers and students by preparing ingredients and materials, maintaining equipment, and organising resources to keep practical classes running smoothly.

The position emphasizes safety, organisation and attention to detail, contributing to engaging culinary and textile learning experiences. The successful candidate will hold WWVP registration and a Senior First Aid Certificate.

Qualifications

• WWVP registration required.
• Senior First Aid Certificate required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supports delivery of practical and engaging learning experiences.
• Prepares ingredients and materials for classes.
• Maintains equipment and organises resources for efficient class operation.
• Supports practical assessments, displays, and events.

Education

WWVP registration

Senior First Aid Certificate

Job description

Salary: $75,935full-time equivalentplus superannuation
Employment Status:Part-time | 60-hours per fortnight
Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date:Negotiable

About St Clare's College

St Clare's College educates and inspires. The college is a vibrant and inclusive community that thrives on embracing life's challenges and changes, where learning is more than a task; it's an adventure. St Clare's provides students with every opportunity to grow and excel in all aspects of their lives. At St Clare's, we create an empowering and safe community where students can fearlessly pursue their dreams. Our passionate teachers are committed to nurturing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of our students. Join us at St Clare's College, where every day is an opportunity for transformation and growth.

About the Role

The Food and Textiles Technology Assistant plays an important role in supporting the delivery of practical and engaging learning experiences across the school. This position provides hands‑on assistance to teachers and students, including preparing ingredients and materials, maintaining equipment, and organising resources to ensure classes run efficiently. The role also involves supporting practical assessments, displays, and events that showcase student work. With a strong focus on organisation and attention to detail, the Food and Textiles Technology Assistant helps create a safe, well‑structured, and productive environment where students can confidently develop their culinary and textile skills.

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

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

CACGEL 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.

For further information about the School, please visit ourwebsite. Information about theCatholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL)canbe accessedhere.