Food Studies Technician

School: Waverley Christian College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Paid parental leave

Flexible work opportunities

Career and leadership development

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly and collegial community

Library supervision access for school‑

Job summary

Waverley Christian College invites applications for a part-time Food Studies Technician at the Narre Warren South Campus. The role supports hands-on Food Studies lessons by preparing and maintaining learning spaces, coordinating resources and stock, and ensuring classrooms are safe, clean, and well organised.

You will collaborate with teachers on practical lessons, excursions and school events. The ideal candidate has experience in food preparation and stock control, strong organisational

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, stock management, resource coordination, administration or operational support.
• Highly organised and able to maintain clean, safe learning environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe handling practices.
• Ability to manage resources, stock and competing priorities efficiently.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to Christian education values.
• Willing to participate in all College programs and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Food Studies by preparing and maintaining learning spaces.
• Coordinate resources and stock; keep classrooms safe, clean and well organised.
• Work closely with teachers to support practical lessons, excursions and events.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock management

Resource coordination

Administration

Food safety

Organization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Christian ethos

Job description

19d ago , from Christian Schools Australia

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2026.

The Narre Warren South Campus is seeking a part-time (0.736 FTE) Food Studies Technician to join our team from January 2027.

This role supports the delivery of engaging, hands-on Food Studies learning by preparing and maintaining specialist learning spaces, coordinating resources and stock, and ensuring classrooms are safe, clean, and well organised. Working closely with teachers, you will contribute to practical lessons, excursions, and school events, helping create positive learning experiences for students.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Bring experience in a role involving food preparation, stock management, resource coordination, administration, or operational support.
• Are highly organised and able to maintain clean, safe, and well-prepared learning environments.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and safe food handling practices
• Have strong organisational skills and can manage resources, stock and competing priorities efficiently.
• Are proactive, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment
• Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
• Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College's programs and opportunities

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• A range of salary packaging options
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with
• School aged children enrolled at WCC may be able to access free before and after school library supervision (time/space limits apply)

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College's Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

A Working with Children's Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.

Enquiries: (03) 8765 7***

Quoting job number: 2026058

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.