Food Studies Technician

Waverley Christian College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly community

Library supervision

Job summary

Waverley Christian College in Melbourne is seeking a part-time Food Studies Technician for Narre Warren South Campus, starting January 2027. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining learning spaces, coordinating resources and stock, and ensuring safe, clean environments for practical lessons and school events.

You will work closely with teachers, contribute to excursions and programs, and support the college's Christian ethos and learning culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, stock management, or operational support.
• Highly organised with ability to maintain clean, safe learning environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and safe handling.
• Ability to manage resources and competing priorities efficiently.
• Proactive, reliable, able to work independently.
• Enjoy teamwork and align with Christian education values.
• Willing to contribute to the College’s programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain specialist Food Studies learning spaces.
• Coordinate resources and stock for lessons.
• Ensure classrooms are safe, clean and well organised.
• Support teachers during practical lessons, excursions and events.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock management

Resource coordination

Administration

Operational support

Job description

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.

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.