About Hedland Senior High School

This is a permanent part-time (0.69 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible. Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success. The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Role

As a Canteen Attendant, you will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the Hedland Senior High School canteen. Your responsibilities will include preparing and serving food and beverages, operating the point-of-sale system, handling cash and EFTPOS transactions, restocking supplies, maintaining food preparation areas, and ensuring the canteen remains clean, organised, and welcoming for students, staff and visitors. You will ideally assist with stock control, basic food preparation, receiving deliveries,



and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in accordance with relevant health regulations and school procedures. The role also involves washing dishes and utensils, cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas, and supporting the efficient operation of the canteen during busy service periods. In this role, you will ideally be customer-focused, friendly, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You should have good communication and organisational skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to providing a high standard of service to the school community. A sound understanding of food handling, workplace health and safety requirements, and safe work practices will be highly regarded.

Key Requirements

We are seeking applicants who are:

- Friendly, approachable and customer service focused.
- Reliable, organised and able to work efficiently under pressure.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team workplace.
- Passionate about contributing positively to the school community.

Join our team





Join our team and help provide a welcoming and efficient canteen service that supports the wellbeing of our students and staff every day.

Want to know more?

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 Nadine Youngman, Manager School Operations on or emailing . During the school holidays, please contact Nadine Youngman, Manager School Operations on or emailing .

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 for more details.

Eligibility To work with us, you must:

- 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;
- 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).

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📌 Canteen Attendant (Town of Port Hedland)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Town of Port Hedland