Teacher: Food Technology

MacKillop Catholic Regional College Werribee; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MacKillop Catholic Regional College Werribee in Melbourne's western suburbs invites passionate educators to join our vibrant community. We seek an experienced Food Technology teacher to deliver the curriculum, supervise practicals, and foster safe, engaging learning.

This permanent, full-time role (start Term 1, 2027; part-time considered) offers collaborative planning with instructional coaches, access to contemporary facilities across campuses, and professional growth within the Melbourne

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering Food Technology in a secondary setting.
• Ability to develop students' food literacy, nutrition and practical skills.
• Capacity to design authentic learning connecting theory to real-world applications.
• Strong understanding of food safety and safe handling in practical learning.
• Commitment to inclusive education and collaboration in curriculum development.
• Willingness to work in a Catholic Education environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Food Technology curriculum across Years 7–12.
• Plan and run practical sessions emphasizing safety and hygiene.
• Design engaging, evidence-informed learning experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop learning resources.
• Support student wellbeing and inclusive learning.
• Participate in ongoing professional collaboration with coaching staff.

Skills

Food Technology

Teaching

Student engagement

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Safety hygiene

Job description

MacKillop Catholic Regional College Werribee – Werribee VIC

Full time

7d ago , from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

MacKillop is a Catholic co-educational College in the Josephite tradition, inspired by the vision of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. We are committed to nurturing lifelong learners who engage authentically, embrace diversity, and strive for personal excellence in all aspects of life. As an innovative and future-focused College, MacKillop offers contemporary facilities, a dynamic curriculum, and comprehensive wellbeing programs designed to meet the diverse needs of approximately 1,820 students across Years 7'“12.

About the role

We invite passionate educators at every stage of their career to join our vibrant community of dedicated teachers.

At MacKillop, our Food Technology Teachers inspire students to explore the relationship between food, nutrition and health, developing their understanding of food selection, preparation, safety and hygiene. Through engaging and practical learning experiences, students experiment with ingredients, refine their culinary techniques and apply design thinking to the development and evaluation of food products.

Our Food Technology curriculum encourages students to develop confidence, creativity and an appreciation of the importance of making informed and responsible food choices. By connecting classroom learning with everyday experiences, students build valuable practical skills and foundational knowledge that can support further study and future pathways in food, nutrition and hospitality. Learning experiences are thoughtfully designed to be engaging, hands‑on and responsive to the diverse needs of students, with a strong emphasis on practical application, problem‑solving and independent thinking.

At MacKillop, our talented educators are committed to preparing students for life beyond school through an engaging academic and behavioural curriculum that fosters knowledge, practical skills, creativity, independence and a strong sense of responsibility.

This is a permanent, full-time position; however, part-time applications will also be considered. The successful applicant will commence in Term 1, 2027.

Our ideal Candidate will have

• demonstrated experience and confidence in delivering Food Technology curriculum within a secondary educational setting
• the ability to develop students' food literacy, nutritional understanding and practical skills through engaging, evidence-informed learning experiences
• a capacity to design creative and authentic learning opportunities that connect food technology with real‑world applications
• a strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, safe food handling and the effective management of practical learning environments
• creative ways to integrate evidence-based practice into our academic and behavioural curriculum
• a commitment to recognising and respecting every student's individuality, abilities and learning needs
• a commitment to collaboration in the development of curriculum and learning resources
• demonstrated ability to foster a welcoming, inclusive and safe learning environment
• a commitment to working in a Catholic Education environment.
• our welcoming and supportive culture based on Gospel Values and the Josephite tradition
• opportunity to shape the future for Catholic education in the community
• professional growth and career development within MacKillop College and Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
• empathetic staff wellbeing programs, including access to emotional support and counselling/debriefing
• contemporary learning facilities, across three campuses
• structured professional collaboration, including regular reflection on pedagogical practice
• access to a team of dedicated instructional coaches and teacher mentors
• free onsite parking, access to an onsite gym and discounted College fees

Further information: Michael Trainor, Director: People & Culture on 0439 560 ***.

MacKillop College promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all students