Tuckshop Assistant - Catherine McAuley College

Position: Tuckshop Assistant
Commencement Date: Term 1, 2027 (18th January 2027)
Employment Status: Term-time
Hours per week: 12hpw
Hourly Rate: Services Staff Level 1 - $31.20
Applications Close: Friday, 6 November 2026

About us

Catherine McAuley Collegeopened its doors in 2022, in order to meet the growing demand for a quality, Catholic Education in the Mackay region.Starting with pioneering Year 7’s in 2022, they will grow into a complete Years 7 to 12 profile by 2027.

Built on the former site of the historic Mackay Sugar Research Institute, our brand new college offers first class facilities to cater for staff and students to ensure the delivery of quality teaching and learning practices.

Underpinned by the College values of Learning, Courage, Faith & Mercy, Catherine McAuley College is committed to providing a quality Catholic education in a welcoming, safe and secure learning environment. The Charism of the Sisters of Mercy will inspire the College's Educational Mission and help shape the College's identity from its inception.

Your Role

Catherine McAuley College, Mackay are currently seeking a Tuckshop Assistantto join their team. This is a term-time continuing position for 12 hpw/3 days per week (Monday, Thursday and Friday, 4 hours per day), commencing Term 1, 2027 (18th January 2027).

Typical duties include:

- Ordering stock from approved, reliable suppliers and organising food prepared and sold.
- Receiving and checking all supplies against invoices and delivery dockets.
- Handling money and correct balancing of same,



counting the daily takings and ensuring that daily takings are delivered to the Finance Assistant for banking.
- Follow workplace Health and Safety procedures in relation to the preparation of food and the cleanliness/hygiene of the tuckshop.
- Daily cleaning/tidying of the Tuckshop area.
- Ensuring all stock is stored in a tidy and clean manner.
- Ensuring a high standard of customer service and hygiene is maintained.

The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal skills. A Food Safety Certificate would be advantageous.

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

- Competitive salary - Services Staff Level 1 - $31.20
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction, career development and learning opportunities
- Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements





- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools

Further information

- For a confidential conversation please contact Rachel Coppin , Principal's Secretary, Catherine McAuley College, Mackay on 07 4994 9200 .
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 6 November 2026.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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About Us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a currentenrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, EarlyLearning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges.Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackayin the north and west to Longreach.

With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional andcareer development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebra

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