St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.
Salary Range: $67,470 plus superannuation
Employment Status:Full-time | Contract till end of **** school year
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable
About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.
About the Role
The Canteen Assistant plays an important role in delivering a welcoming, efficient, and high-quality food service experience to our school community. The successful applicant will assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages, including hot and cold drinks, while maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic work environment. The role involves supporting daily canteen operations through stock management, receiving and checking deliveries, storing supplies appropriately, and ensuring serving areas remain well stocked and presentation-ready. The Canteen Assistant provides friendly and responsive service to students, staff, and visitors, works collaboratively with teachers, students, and volunteers involved in canteen activities, and contributes to a secure workplace by adhering to food safety requirements and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) procedures at all times.




This appointment is temporary to replace an employee on leave.
Benefits and Opportunities
24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
Support for professional development and study opportunities
Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility
ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.
For further information about the College, please visit ourwebsite.Information about CACGEL can be accessedhere.
Position-specific queries:Michael Wilkie on ************ or via ******
Application queries:Recruitment Team on ************ or via ******

Applicant Information Pack
Florey, ACT St Francis Xavier College is a systemic Catholic co-educational college located in the Canberra suburb of Florey. The College caters for students from the Belconnen and Gungahlin areas and is part of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Education system (CEO). St Francis Xavier College has a population of 1,153 students and approximately 135 staff members.

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