Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school, committed to fostering global citizens by inspiring students from Pre-K to Year 12 to make good choices, self-regulate and be resilient as the foundations for academic success. The College is located in the suburb of Bruce, in Canberra.

Food and Textiles Technology Assistant

Permanent full-time (term-time only) | Commencing Term 4, 2026

The opportunity

Suitably experienced and qualified applicants are invited to apply for a permanent full-time Student Support Assistant role in the Design and Technology Department. This position is required to work term-time only.

About the role

Displaying a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently, the Food and Textiles Technology Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day support provided to teachers within the Design and Technology Department, including preparation of materials for practical lessons and ordering of departmental supplies. Applicants must be able to work effectively in a team.

Working at Radford College

At Radford, we believe that effective teaching is supported by a strong team of dedicated professionals who enable teachers and students to thrive. The Creative and Media Arts Assistant plays an important role in supporting engaging, hands-on learning experiences by ensuring workshops and specialist spaces are safe, well-equipped, and efficiently managed.

Exhibiting professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to excellence, this role helps create an environment where creativity and innovation can flourish, supporting our goal of providing students with a holistic and inspiring education that enables them to reach their full potential.

Radford College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to comply with the College's Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, procedures and satisfy all relevant child protection screening requirements.

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College expects all staff to actively contribute to a child-safe culture and to uphold their responsibilities in creating an environment where all children and young people are safe, respected and heard.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:

· A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work

· Guided Professional Learning for teaching staff to maintain professional registration standards

· Professional Learning financial support for teaching and non-teaching staff

· Salary Continuance Insurance

· Discounted school fees for eligible employees

· Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to exercise programs (boot camp and Pilates) and group fitness classes

· Generous Superannuation after qualifying period

· Salary Sacrificing

· Excellent resources and grounds

· Free onsite parking

· Electric Vehicle Charging Stations For further information, please visit the Employment page on the College Website.

About you The successful candidate will a passion for working with students. We are looking for confident self-starters who enjoy building relationships with people, possess excellent communication skills, and can be relied upon to work autonomously. It is essential to:

· Demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to develop, contemporary practices in the food and textiles industries.

· Demonstrate competency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and general IT applications.

· Possess sound literacy and numeracy skills.

· Demonstrate highly effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.

· Be capable of working independently,



showing initiative and sound judgement while also contributing positively as a member of a collaborative team.

· Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with staff and students.

· Maintain confidentiality, professionalism and discretion in all aspects of the role.

· Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining safe, clean and well-organised learning environments and working in accordance with relevant WHS requirements.

· Be energetic, enthusiastic and committed to continuous learning, professional growth and sharing of best practice.

· Commit to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

· Be reliable, punctual and flexible in supporting the operational needs of the department.

· Hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration.

· Support Radford College's strategic priorities and goals.

· Uphold Radford College's values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom.

Qualifications

· Current Food Safety training certificate

· A solid knowledge of WHS requirements is required

· Working with Vulnerable People card

· Current First Aid Certificate

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

· Excellent verbal communication skills, being able to give transparent instructions

· Strong organisation skills

· Ability to show initiative and problem solve

· Be reliable and punctual

· Ability to work unsupervised

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment page on the College Website. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and should be addressed to:

The Principal email: [email protected]

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.

📌 Food and Textiles Technology Assistant (Bruce)
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