Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1543740

Selection Criteria

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SC1 Demonstrated ability to support teaching and learning programs through the preparation, organisation and maintenance of specialist learning environments.

SC2 Demonstrated experience in resource management, including purchasing, stock control, inventory management and equipment maintenance.

SC3 Demonstrated ability to provide catering support for school events, meetings and functions while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

SC4 Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work independently with limited supervision.

SC5 Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with staff, students and external stakeholders.

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Demonstrated commitment to occupational health and safety, food safety and maintaining a safe working environment.

Role

- The Food/Art Tech provides operational and administrative support to the Food Tech and Visual Arts learning areas. The role assists teachers in preparing for practical classes, maintaining specialist facilities and equipment, managing resources and supplies, and ensuring learning spaces are safe, clean and well organised
- The Food/Art Tech provides support to the Food Tech and Visual Arts learning areas through the preparation, organisation and maintenance of specialist facilities, equipment and resources. The role assists teachers in delivering practical learning programs by ensuring that classrooms, materials and equipment are prepared, maintained and available for student use
- The primary workplace for this position is the Food Tech area, with periodic support provided to the Arts learning area as required

Responsibilities

Food/Art Technician

- Prepare and organise ingredients, equipment and materials for practical Food Tech classes
- Assist teachers with classroom preparation and practical learning activities
- Maintain Food Tech facilities in a clean, safe and organised condition
- Undertake kitchen cleaning, laundry and housekeeping duties associated with the Food Tech program
- Clean, inspect and store kitchen utensils, appliances and specialist equipment
- Monitor equipment condition and arrange or report maintenance requirements as necessary
- Assist with stock management including food supplies, consumables and equipment
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and occupational health and safety requirements

Purchasing and Resource Management

- Raise purchase orders in accordance with college purchasing procedures
- Order, receive and distribute equipment, resources and consumables
- Maintain inventory registers and monitor stock levels
- Reconcile deliveries against orders and follow up discrepancies with suppliers

Catering Support

- Assist with the preparation and delivery of catering for college meetings, events and functions
- Work collaboratively with staff to plan and coordinate catering requirements
- Prepare food, assist with presentation and support service arrangements
- Assist with event setup, pack-down and cleaning activities
- Ensure all food handling and preparation activities comply with relevant regulations and College procedures

Arts Learning Area Support

- Support the Arts learning area with the ordering and organisation of materials and supplies
- Assist with the preparation, setup and pack-down of Arts classes, exhibitions and special projects
- Maintain Arts equipment, resources and storage areas in a clean, safe and organised condition
- Assist teachers with the preparation of materials required for student learning activities
- Support inventory management and equipment maintenance within the Arts area

General Duties

- Work collaboratively with teachers,



education support staff and external suppliers
- Maintain a protected working environment and comply with all occupational health and safety requirements
- Contribute positively to the College community and support the implementation of College priorities
- Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times
- Undertake other duties consistent with the classification of the position as directed by the Principal or the classroom teachers

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

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.

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

Conditions of Employment

- 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

At Collingwood College, we inspire young people to be well-balanced, strong and creative individuals who make a positive difference to our community. We provide a rich and diverse curriculum. The College is committed to continuous improvement to maximise outcomes for all students. Collingwood College believes in providing diversity within the Victorian government schools system and our range of programs promote a sense of choice and inclusion for students.

Our point of difference is our strength, and we are proud of our history of innovation and inclusiveness.

Collingwood

College is a government P-12 school established in 1882 and is located in the inner-city suburb of Collingwood, close to Melbourne¿s CBD. In 2025 the school had an enrolment of around 634 students with this number reduced in part due to the COVID pandemic and a decline in the international student population. The school has moved from high socioeconomic disadvantage to the mid-range of the School Family Occupation Education (SFOE) Index and was 0.4405 in 2025. The school draws students from many different suburbs in and around Melbourne.

Collingwood

College remains a culturally diverse school with 25% of the student cohort having a language background other than English and 2% of our student cohort being Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander. The projected numbers of international students enrolled has increased and in 2025 Collingwood College held 91 international students coming from a range of countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Thailand, Indonesia and Korea.

Collingwood College offers innovative and progressive teaching approaches at all levels. The main campus is arranged into two sub schools, Primary and Secondary. Each sub-school is organised to create the most appropriate setting and approach for children at the different stages of their development.

The college has a defined philosophy of education and has three main streams of learning, including a P-6 inquiry based mainstream learning approach, a secondary MYP IB mainstream program based on the Victorian Curriculum and a specialist P-9 Steiner Program. The College structures the Year 10-12 program to more intentionally prepare students for the VCE/VM/VPC pathways from Year 10. The second campus to Collingwood College, The Collingwood Alternative School (CAS) enrols students from 14 years old and operates through a re-engagement approach.

The curriculum is designed to provide students with appropriate challenges and educational opportunities and build their self-esteem. The program specifically focuses on numeracy and literacy development, the learning of social and behavioural skills, work/training readiness and the provision of the VM and VET options for senior students.

In 2026, the College (excluding CAS) had a full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching staff of 4 Principal Class, 3 Leading Teachers, 3 Learning Specialist, 119 teaching staff, and an Education Support Staff (ES) FTE of 36 Collingwood College offers a range of cocurricular programs, including the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, Instrumental Music, Visual and performing arts and outdoor education.

There are integrated programs to support all students, including: extension, intervention, integration and English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. The College¿s English Language Centre (ELC) re-opened again in 2022. The College¿s Main Campus features exemplary learning, athletic, and arts facilities. It is home to a well-equipped theatre, a dance studio, modernised science and technology sections, and a premier sports centre with three gymnasiums. The college's grounds are thoughtfully designed with various play and relaxation areas, complete with shaded seating, manicured gardens, and designated outdoor learning spaces.

Collingwood

College is committed to the philosophy that all students are capable of learning and achieving excellence.

Collingwood

College takes great pride in its strong ties and cooperative relationships with the surrounding local community

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 17 September 2026

📌 Food/Art Technicain Secondary 7-10 (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne