This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Roebourne District High School (DHS) situated in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, serves a energetic and culturally rich community. Our school is deeply connected to the land and the local Aboriginal culture that has shaped this region for thousands of years. The school sits on Ngarluma Ngurra, the Country of the Ngarluma people, and many of our students come from the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi and Banyjima language groups.

Roebourne DHS provides a continuous and supportive educational journey for students from KindiLink through to Year 12. Our school is unique in its ability to offer students the chance to grow and develop in a familiar and culturally responsive environment throughout their entire schooling experience. This continuity enables us to build strong, lasting relationships with students and their families. We are able to deeply personalise the educational experiences for all of or students in our small school community.

Our community is predominantly Aboriginal, with many of our families speaking Aboriginal English or traditional languages as their first language. We are committed to delivering education that is culturally respectful and meaningful. Our teaching practices focus on developing essential academic skills and knowledge, whilst also reflecting the diverse cultural backgrounds of our students, ensuring that learning is inclusive and honours the knowledge, traditions, and values of our community.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.roebournedhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

As Canteen Supervisor, the successful applicant should manage the operations of the canteen,



taking student needs into consideration in providing a high level of customer service. Ideally, the successful applicant will assist the Principal and Manager Corporate Services in the development of an Operational Plan.

The successful applicant would plan, monitor, and review all food delivery, preparation and serving processes using relevant food safety principles and implement improvements, as neededed. As the Canteen Supervisor you will oversee the effective development and management of staff, provide a safe working environment and create a team environment that supports a positive and innovative organisational culture. You will ideally be able to provide the students with a healthy, well-balanced canteen menu whilst ensuring the financial viability of the canteen.

The successful applicant will ideally possess strong time management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and experience in cash handling, food preparation and hygiene within the Western Australian Schools Canteen Association Traffic Light System. You should have experience in stock control, ordering and logistics. You should also have the ability to build positive relationships and liaise with staff, students, community members, and suppliers in a positive, welcoming manner.

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 Sophie Petty, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9182 3300 or emailing [email protected]

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

- 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1061184

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 August 2026

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📌 Canteen Supervisor (Welshpool)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Welshpool