Food and Textiles Technology Assistant

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 24 wks

Parental leave 14 wks

Professional development support

Wellbeing program Flourish

Inter-school transfers

Job summary

St Clare's College is seeking a part-time Food and Textiles Technology Assistant to support practical and engaging learning experiences. You will prepare ingredients and materials, maintain equipment, and organise resources to ensure classes run smoothly while assisting with practical assessments and events.

With a focus on organisation and attention to detail, you will help create a safe, productive environment where students develop culinary and textile skills under supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and materials for classes.
• Maintain equipment and organise resources to ensure classes run smoothly.
• Support practical assessments, displays, and student work events.
• Contribute to a safe, well-structured learning environment.

Education

WWVP registration

Senior First Aid Certificate

Job description

Salary: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus 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 our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) can be accessed here.