Our Environment

St Virgil’s College is a Kindergarten to Year 12 school for boys, founded in 1911 and conducted by Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The aim of the College is to support parents in educating their sons within the Catholic tradition and the spirit of Edmund Rice.

The St Virgil’s Junior School (Kindergarten to 6) is located in Patrick Street, Hobart, adjacent to St Mary’s Cathedral. The Secondary School (Year 7 to 12) is situated on an expansive property at Austins Ferry.

All roles within the College are informed by the mission of a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition.

The Job

St Virgil’s College is seeking to appoint an engaging and collaborative teacher of Food Technology and VET Hospitality/ Cookery. This is a fulltime, ongoing position commencing January 2027, and it is a great opportunity for a passionate teacher to deliver engaging curriculum, specific to front of house VET hospitality training.

To be considered for the position, you will have a qualification in VET Hospitality/ Cookery. You will also have proven success as a Food Technology Teacher, delivering industry relevant classroom and practical training, that connects our students with industry and life beyond the College.

As a valued member of St Virgil’s College, you will:

- Enjoy working in a supportive team environment, to provide opportunities to our students in a variety of learning experiences.
- Be able to demonstrate effective classroom management and a commitment to student wellbeing.
- Be committed to continuous improvement and a champion of safe work practices and compliance in the Hospitality environment.





The successful candidate will need to exhibit a personal commitment to the mission and vision of St Virgil's College and work within the confines of Commonwealth Privacy and Safeguarding legislation.

Our Expectations

St Virgil's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore successful applicants must be willing to undergo and complete child protection screening and onboarding. This includes checks with past employers before commencement, and you must hold a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (RWVP) and Registration with the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board (TRB).

St Virgil’s College is a child secure and child-centered organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care is kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.

To Apply A comprehensive position description including selection criteria, is provided under the employment section of St Virgil's College website https://www.stvirgils.tas.edu.au/employment To be considered, your application must be submitted via the College website and should include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal Mr Jon Franzin, a current CV with current referees listed and a two-page maximum response addressing the key selection criteria for the position.

Application period closes 4.00pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026

General enquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Officer by sending an email to [email protected]

📌 Food Technology and VET Hospitality/ Cookery Teacher (Austins Ferry)
🏢 St Virgil'S College
📍 Austins Ferry