Casual Barista and Tuckshop Assistant - Our Lady's College, ANNERLEY

Date: 23 Jan 2026

Location:
ANNERLEY, QLD, AU, 4103

Company:
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

Our Lady’s College is a Catholic Secondary Girls School in inner city Brisbane. Part of the Brisbane Catholic Education network, we are a community that authentically lives its legacy as a school founded by St Mary MacKillop Sisters in 1964. Our Lady’s College empowers our students to be active and informed citizens, inspired to shape a just and equitable world for all. Our contemporary, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning focuses on developing the skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity alongside spirituality, self-awareness and wellbeing.

Our staff are highly dedicated and future focused, with an unwavering commitment to the nurturing and growth of our students. Fly higher at Our Lady’s College! 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. Are you passionate about coffee, food service, and mentoring young people? We’re looking for a friendly and organised Barista & Tuckshop Assistant to help run our and supervise our student-led coffee van initiative and support in the tuckshop. The role will involve the supervision and mentoring of students to support the operatiion of the coffee van, teaching them barista skills, customer service, and food safety

• Location: Our Ladys College - Annerley (S)
• Start date: 06/02/2026
• Work hours: 10-20 hours per week
• Salary: School Services staff level 2 - $32.50/hour + super (term Time only School holidays unpaid)
• Status: Casual
• Ad close date: 12 Feb 2026

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Supervise and mentor students operating the coffee van, teaching them barista skills, customer service, and food safety
• Ensure compliance with food handling and hygiene standards
• Assist with stock management, ordering, and daily operations
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and staffAssisting in tuckshop as required
• 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:

• Barista experience
• Ability to train and supervise student led coffee van to develop their skills in food handling and customer service
• 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

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.

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.