Tuckshop Services Assistant - Good Shepherd Primary School, SPRINGFIELD LAKES

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Springfield QLD is seeking a Tuckshop Services Assistant at Good Shepherd Primary School, Springfield Lakes. The role supports daily retail operations with a focus on healthy menus, stock management, and food safety in a school tuckshop.

The 13.5-hour weekly roster runs 8:30am–1:30pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Salary is AU$32.50–AU$33.20 per hour plus 12.75% super. Applications remain open until 25 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Paid Employee Blue Card before commencement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning menus and support healthy food programs.
• Ensure food is prepared and stored per hygiene procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain stock levels, including ordering, receiving, storing and stocktakes.
• Assist with daily cleaning and upkeep of kitchen and storage areas to uphold high hygiene standards.
• Monitor workplace health and safety and report hazards to the Tuckshop Convenor.

Skills

Menu planning

Stock management

Food safety

Hygiene practices

Workplace safety

Tools

Food handling equipment

Job description

Tuckshop Services Assistant - Good Shepherd Primary School, SPRINGFIELD LAKES

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Springfield QLD

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Our School

Good Shepherd Catholic School, Springfield Lakes is a young, vibrant, and growing multi-cultural community. Our twenty-first century students need to learn in contemporary and collaborative ways that allow them to adapt, apply and transfer new skills and knowledge.

Show respect towards others, embrace technological and social change, and equip themselves with skills that will allow them to be lifelong learners in a rapidly changing world.

We have an expert and growing support team to care for learners, staff and families. We promote the wellbeing of all and want all members of our community to have fun and feel safe while learning. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Support our school’s daily retail operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

• Location: Good Shepherd Primary School, SPRINGFIELD LAKES
• Start date: 28 October, 2026
• Work hours: 13.5 hours per week (Roster 8.30am - 1.30pm Wedesday, Thursday and Friday)
• Salary: $32.50 - $33.20 per hour + 12.75% Super
• Status: Part Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 25 October, 2026
• Contact: Email: ***email_hidden*** or phone: [phone]***

About The Opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with planning menus and supporting healthy food programs
• Ensuring food is prepared and stored in accordance with food handling and hygiene procedures and guidelines
• Assisting with maintaining adequate stock levels to meet daily and weekly menu requirements, including the ordering, receiving, storing and stocktakes
• Assisting with the daily cleaning and clean-up of kitchen and storage areas to ensure high standards of food hygiene
• Observing workplace health and safety practices and notifying the Tuckshop Convenor of any potential hazard including any dangerous occurrences.

About You

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Planning and supporting healthy, balanced menus, and accommodating special dietary needs.
• Knowledge of proper food preparation techniques, food storage, and food safety protocols (e.g., temperature control, cross-contamination prevention)
• Familiarity with workplace health and safety practices and the ability to identify and address potential hazards in the kitchen environment
• Experience in stock management, including ordering, receiving, storing, and performing stocktakes to ensure adequate supplies
• Experience adhering to hygiene regulations, including maintaining cleanliness in food prep and storage areas, and conducting routine cleaning
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility And Safeguarding Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Benefits

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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