Canteen Attendant
Branch: Australind Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region
Salary: Level 1, $1,191.20 - $1,210.80 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Australind
Closing Date: 2025-12-01 4:30 PM
Attachments: - Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf - applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf - published jdf - generic - canteen attendant - schools - cta l1 - jan 2021.pdf
We are seeking to establish a pool of Canteen Attendants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Australind Senior High School (SHS) is located north of Bunbury with easy access to the wider Southwest region. Australind SHS is one of the most successful schools in the Southwest region, with a strong history of outstanding success for our students in both Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.
The school has a student population of 1200, which creates many opportunities for students and teachers. We are committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice with a focus on Quality Teaching and Learning, as detailed in our business plan.
At Australind SHS, as a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, the care we offer each and every student defines our purpose. We have a strong and supportive student wellbeing structure which has been established to ensure all our students are well cared for socially, emotionally, physically and academically.
The Australind community is widespread and diverse with 600 of the 1200 students attending school by bus each day from Harvey, Brunswick Junction, Binningup and a range of other localities within the Harvey Shire. We have a dedicated school Board which supports our traditions, such as wearing full school uniform, and the school ethos 'Through Endeavour, Success'.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.australind.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For more information about Australind visit Destination Australind.
The Role
The Canteen Attendant's role is to prepare meals, serve the patrons of the canteen and ensure that a high standard of catering, health, safety and hygiene is maintained. Suitable applicants will undertake food and stock control, including ordering and stock rotation. Other requirements of the role are maintaining a clean canteen, including preparation areas, fridges, freezers and cupboards as well as clearing waste to appropriate areas and ensuring that equipment and utensils are cleaned to appropriate standards. The suitable applicants will be required to complete a food safety course online.
We are seeking an individual who can ideally work well under pressure and provide good customer service. Previous kitchen hand experience assisting with completing food preparation tasks, being able to operate an EFTPOS machine for over the counter orders and an iPad for incoming online orders, would be highly regarded.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jessica Melvin, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9797 4400 or emailing jessica.inman@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in working in a canteen or café, including the storage, preparation and sale of food and the dealing with monies / cash register.
- Demonstrated ability to provide courteous and efficient customer service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of food hygiene practices and relevant Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
- Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work as part of a small team and contribute to team outcomes.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1010121
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 1 December 2025
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