Food Technology Assistant 2027

Victorian Catholic Education Authority Limited; Melton; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlements

Salary packaging

Discounted school fees

Employee Assistance Program

Gym access

Professional development

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College is seeking a Food Technology Assistant to support hands-on learning at Cobblebank Campus. You will coordinate food orders, prepare ingredients and equipment, and help ensure safe, hygienic spaces for practical classes. Commencing January 2027, this is a full-time, ongoing position.

Applicants must meet visa and working rights requirements and be able to obtain a Working with Children check. Applications close 26 October 2026 at 3pm.

Qualifications

• Organised and enthusiastic candidate.
• Experience or interest in food technology helpful.
• Ability to support hands-on practical classes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food orders for classes.
• Prepare ingredients and equipment for practical sessions.
• Maintain safe and hygienic learning spaces.
• Help ensure students have resources they need to thrive.

Skills

Organised

Enthusiastic

Food preparation

Classroom support

Job description

St Francis Catholic College is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at St Francis Catholic College.

Food Technology Assistant - Cobblebank Campus 2027

St Francis Catholic College is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Food Technology Assistant to support engaging, hands-on learning experiences at our growing Cobblebank Campus. Working closely with teaching staff, you will coordinate food orders, prepare ingredients and equipment for practical classes, maintain safe and hygienic learning spaces, and help ensure students have the resources they need to thrive. If you enjoy working in a collaborative school environment and have a passion for food and organisation.

Commencing January 2027, this is a full-time, ongoing position.

Information provided will be treated in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

Applications close: Monday 26 October at 3pm.

Classification: Education Support Category B
Salary Range: $56,579 - $72,459 per annum

Why Join St Francis Catholic College?

Some of the benefits you can expect include:

• Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging, including a paid flexible leave day per school year


• Discounted school fees for staff with children attending the College


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free confidential counselling support


• Access to the College gym (available upon induction, before and after school)


• Professional development opportunities and encouraged career progression


• A strong culture of wellbeing, support, and collaboration across both campuses


• Contact details for two Principals/Managers (current and previous, where applicable)
  

Applications close: Monday 26 October 2026 at 3pm.

Please note that we may review applications and conduct interviews as they are received.

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, well-being, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire a Working with Children's Check and National Police Check.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

St Francis Catholic College is committed to providing every child with a Child Safe environment and is committed to a vigorous and proactive Child Safety Culture.

26th October 2026

Attachments

Food Technology Assistant PD_08102026_final.pdf

Note

https://sfcc.vic.edu.au/join-us/employment/current-vacancies