Job Description
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Job Description
Location: North West Region | Charlton
Job type: Part time / From 07/10/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Hospitality and Tourism
Reference: 1431154
Selection Criteria
Key Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated ability to prepare and handle food in strict accordance with current Health standards and requirements.
2. Good organisational and time management skills.
3. Effective communication skills and the ability to relate to parents, students and other staff.
4. Ability to work effectively with College Council Canteen Committee.
Role
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
Responsibilities
Summary of Duties:
Be present to receive stock daily.
Perform routine tasks in preparation of lunches including:
Cleaning benches, cutlery, crockery, utensils and equipment;
Collecting lunch orders from the school office;
Preparing and handling food in accordance with current Health requirements;
Overseeing the work of students and volunteers/parents in food handling, preparation and the handling of money;
Preparing food/beverages for afternoon teas, meetings & social functions as required with authorisation by the Principal;
Ensure an adequate stock of food items and equipment including:
Maintaining a record of faulty equipment;
Ordering supplies.
Perform a stocktake every 6 months, providing details to the Business Manager;
Other duties as required by the Principal.
Liaise with College Council Canteen Committee to establish Canteen Policy and menus according to DET guidelines;
Perform routine clerical duties such as counting daily takings, keeping records of sales as requested by Canteen Committee
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Location Profile
Charlton College¿s vision is to empower students to become successful, confident and creative global citizens. This is achieved by providing all students with a high quality education to enable them the opportunity to succeed in a safe, positive and supportive learning environment. The College is also committed to embedding a culture of child safety and ensuring that policies and procedures demonstrate a zero tolerance of child abuse in the school.
College Values
Respect: for ourselves, each other, the environment and our community
Honesty: act morally and ethically with consistency between words and deeds
Learning: embrace learning opportunities through being responsible, active and independent
Optimism: being enthusiastic, persistent and resilient
Charlton is a rural town serving a farming community situated 240 km north-west of Melbourne and 110 km north- west of Bendigo. The township is located on the Calder Highway and the Avoca River and supported by a full range of services and facilities including a hospital, doctor, banking, sporting and recreational opportunities. The school family occupations index (SFO) is 0.43 and has remained fairly consistent.
Charlton College has extensive grounds, multi-purpose paved areas, sporting fields and extensive buildings. The College¿s physical facilities include a Science and Language Centre and a Primary School for the C21 Neighbourhood and Library building.
Charlton College is a Foundation to Year 12 school with responsibility for managing the North Central Trade Training Centre, (NCTTC) and the Flexible Learning Operations, (FLO) program. The school has a student population of 130 drawn from farming and town areas.
The school has close associations with the other Cluster schools and schools in the North Central Network as well as a close association with the North Central LLEN. The Cluster employs Careers Education coordinators, (formerly MIPs) who work across the seven (7) Cluster schools, and who work closely with the LLEN.
Charlton College administers the NCTTC on behalf of the seven schools that make up this cluster. The NCTTC offers Vic Curriculum technology subjects to all cluster schools in years +-10 and VET programs. In 2026 there were 170 VET students undertaking a range of 12 programs. The College curriculum offerings are expanded by cooperation between schools in the North Central Cluster through video conferencing links.
The College consistently ranks among the top government schools in VCE results.
Victorian curriculum operates across years P-10. Chinese is the language program provided by the College. The College operates three sub-sub schools for administrative purposes, F-6, 7-+ and 10-12. A comprehensive curriculum is offered from years 7-12, including VCE/VM and VET options.
Job Description
Location: North West Region | Charlton
Job type: Part time / From 07/10/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Hospitality and Tourism
Reference: 1431154
Selection Criteria
Key Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated ability to prepare and handle food in strict accordance with current Health standards and requirements.
2. Good organisational and time management skills.
3. Effective communication skills and the ability to relate to parents, students and other staff.
4. Ability to work effectively with College Council Canteen Committee.
Role
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
Responsibilities
Summary of Duties:
Be present to receive stock daily.
Perform routine tasks in preparation of lunches including:
Cleaning benches, cutlery, crockery, utensils and equipment;
Collecting lunch orders from the school office;
Preparing and handling food in accordance with current Health requirements;
Overseeing the work of students and volunteers/parents in food handling, preparation and the handling of money;
Preparing food/beverages for afternoon teas, meetings & social functions as required with authorisation by the Principal;
Ensure an adequate stock of food items and equipment including:
Maintaining a record of faulty equipment;
Ordering supplies.
Perform a stocktake every 6 months, providing details to the Business Manager;
Other duties as required by the Principal.
Liaise with College Council Canteen Committee to establish Canteen Policy and menus according to DET guidelines;
Perform routine clerical duties such as counting daily takings, keeping records of sales as requested by Canteen Committee
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Location Profile
Charlton College¿s vision is to empower students to become successful, confident and creative global citizens. This is achieved by providing all students with a high quality education to enable them the opportunity to succeed in a safe, positive and supportive learning environment. The College is also committed to embedding a culture of child safety and ensuring that policies and procedures demonstrate a zero tolerance of child abuse in the school.
College Values
Respect: for ourselves, each other, the environment and our community
Honesty: act morally and ethically with consistency between words and deeds
Learning: embrace learning opportunities through being responsible, active and independent
Optimism: being enthusiastic, persistent and resilient
Charlton is a rural town serving a farming community situated 240 km north-west of Melbourne and 110 km north- west of Bendigo. The township is located on the Calder Highway and the Avoca River and supported by a full range of services and facilities including a hospital, doctor, banking, sporting and recreational opportunities. The school family occupations index (SFO) is 0.43 and has remained fairly consistent.
Charlton College has extensive grounds, multi-purpose paved areas, sporting fields and extensive buildings. The College¿s physical facilities include a Science and Language Centre and a Primary School for the C21 Neighbourhood and Library building.
Charlton College is a Foundation to Year 12 school with responsibility for managing the North Central Trade Training Centre, (NCTTC) and the Flexible Learning Operations, (FLO) program. The school has a student population of 130 drawn from farming and town areas.
The school has close associations with the other Cluster schools and schools in the North Central Network as well as a close association with the North Central LLEN. The Cluster employs Careers Education coordinators, (formerly MIPs) who work across the seven (7) Cluster schools, and who work closely with the LLEN.
Charlton College administers the NCTTC on behalf of the seven schools that make up this cluster. The NCTTC offers Vic Curriculum technology subjects to all cluster schools in years +-10 and VET programs. In 2026 there were 170 VET students undertaking a range of 12 programs. The College curriculum offerings are expanded by cooperation between schools in the North Central Cluster through video conferencing links.
The College consistently ranks among the top government schools in VCE results.
Victorian curriculum operates across years P-10. Chinese is the language program provided by the College. The College operates three sub-sub schools for administrative purposes, F-6, 7-+ and 10-12. A comprehensive curriculum is offered from years 7-12, including VCE/VM and VET options.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Canteen Manager|20|0 Hrs per week position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Charlton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
