The Role
To assist in planning, preparing and providing healthy meals for young children accessing our Early Learning
Centre in a manner that is enthusiastic and God honouring, consistent with the school’s vision to provide
a Christ-centred education in a learning community of Love, Nurture and Service.

The Assistant Cook is responsible to the Principal through the Head of Early Learning and Junior School and
Director of the Early Learning Centre.

This is an ongoing part-time position, 2 days a week.

Faith Basis of Appointment
We see the appointment of staff to Trinity Christian School as a ministry calling.

The ethos, aims and objects of a Christian School are based on:

> acceptance of the Lordship of Christ; and
> acceptance of the Bible as the revealed Word of God.

Within Trinity Christian School these are expounded in the Doctrinal Basis.

The Doctrinal Basis does not exhaust the extent of the beliefs of the School and its members. The Bible
itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality,
and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that the School and its members
believe.

You must support the School in these areas and set an example of personal conduct and behaviour
consistent with the School’s beliefs and ethos as outlined in documents made available to prospective
employees prior to interview. Any appointment is conditional upon staff maintaining and demonstrating a
continuing firm personal belief and lifestyle consistent with the School’s Doctrinal Basis and the other
documents provided to staff, this being an essential condition of the appointment.

A Learning Centred Christian School
At Trinity Christian School we endeavour to make the link between our faith, what we do and how we
teach. We call our students and school community to grow “loving hearts, enquiring minds and generous
spirits”. At Trinity, how we teach must help our students in becoming who they were created to be in
Christ. How we teach should also bring a Kingdom perspective, set students’ minds on things above, deliver
meaning and show purpose.

The pedagogy in our classrooms at Trinity should engage enquiring minds, build questioning, allow for
grappling, exploring and reasoning. The students we teach should be given opportunities to grow and
serve, so they may see who they are becoming and their purpose. As we undertake to grow our learners
in both faith and learning, we must build in them the capacity to do so.

As stated in our Strategic Priorities for 2024 – 2027, we have a number of key areas of focus that we are
working toward:

Christian Faith and Growth
The spiritual nurturing of all individuals in the Christian faith, within a caring community of students, staff
and families united by vision, mission and values. A passionate focus on realising the transformative power
of the Gospel of Jesus, developing Biblical knowledge, and understanding and fulfilling the purpose of a
Christian life.

Excellence in Education and Learning
All students actively engaged, growing and thriving as learners in a learning centred school. Parent
partnership and student agency enhanced and supported. A commitment to educational excellence with
the creation and support of new ways of learning, varied student pathways and models of education, to
meet the needs of each learner.

Community and Belonging
A movement by all students, staff and families from joining and attending the school to belonging and
actively investing in the Trinity community. Connection and relationship developed and strengthened with
those in the School’s history as well as future community members.

Connecting with the World and Shaping Tomorrow




Ongoing design and formation of our 2030 learning environment for the community now and in the future.
A growth in our reach and impact on Christian Education nationally and globally, including shaping a
reputation as a centre for staffing development and excellence.

Key Areas of Responsibility
> Assist in the planning and reviewing of nutritionally balanced meals consistent with nutrition

guidelines.

> Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals including – morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late
snack.

> Familiarity with special dietary needs and allergies and provision of appropriate meal alternatives.
> Supporting the children’s program by involving the children in cooking and kitchen activities as

appropriate including growing herbs and vegetables to use in meals.

> Supporting children’s food choices and overall development by providing opportunities for children to
serve their own food at every meal.

> Support the coordination of the kitchen including ordering and purchasing of supplies within the
allocated budget and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room.

> Awareness and use of health and safety guidelines.
> Establishing of positive partnerships with the children, families and the school and wider community.
> Overseeing and attending to the ELC laundry needs.

Contribute to a secure and healthy workplace by
> Following Work Health and Safety instructions and policies.
> Reporting accidents and hazards.
> Generally caring for own safety and that of others, including visitors, students, parents and volunteers

that may possibly be affected by actions or inaction.

Other duties
> Participate in and support the faith community of the School through prayer and communal worship

activities.

> Model the faith and values of the School in interactions with colleagues, students, parents and the
wider community.

> Attend staff meetings on days when rostered to attend for work.
> Attend the annual whole staff retreat.
> Attend devotions on days and times when at work. All staff are welcome to voluntarily attend staff

devotions outside of their allocated work times.

> Participate in school activities requiring staff participation.
> Other duties as required.

Selection Criteria
> Be a committed Christian with a clear understanding of, and support for, education in a Christian

School setting.

> Ability to provide healthy and nutritious meals for children.
> Strong organisational and time management skills.
> Excellent communication skills and ability to work positively and collaboratively in a team

environment.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements
The successful applicant will have:

> Food Safety and Handling certification (or willingness to obtain)
> Current First Aid Certificate
> Current ACT WWVP card

Benefits of Working at Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School is an employer that promotes staff excellence and values the benefit that our
professional team bring to the school. In addition to the highly competitive remuneration and conditions
as set out in the MEA we offer the following additional benefits to our staff across the school including:

> Attractive salary packaging arrangements.
> School fee concessions K to 12.
> Free access to the After School Program for junior school students (12 yrs under).
> Generous annual Staff Development Award program.
> Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
> Access to annual influenza vaccinations.

Acknowledgement




The requirements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and responsibility of
the work in this role. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks and
skills required of the job. Employees will also be required to follow any other job-related instructions and
School policies, and to perform other job-related duties requested by their Manager to support the
School’s compliance with its legislative obligations. The Manager may, through consultation with the
employee, vary the responsibilities of the position temporarily as required, but within the skills and
responsibility levels appropriate to the position.

Application Requirements
Applicants are required to complete the online application form and provide all the following which must
not exceed 4 pages in total.

1. Response to each of the Selection Criteria: Provide a written statement to each of the Selection Criteria
and 1-2 paragraphs responding to the Key Areas of Responsibility as a whole.

2. Curriculum Vitae, covering:
> Positions held (including details of present position), dates, scope of responsibilities and key

achievements.
> Details of education and professional training and qualifications and membership of relevant peak

body/professional organisation.

Certified copies of transcripts, degrees/other qualifications and certificates, and proof of registration with
any relevant professional organisations will be required should you successfully reach the interview round.
Applicants who are shortlisted after interview stage will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment
Declaration and apply for a National Police Check (at the applicant's cost).

Other Essential Requirements

Employment Conditions
Employment will be subject to the conditions of the current ACT Christian School General Staff
Multi-Enterprise Agreement. The salary and classification for this position will be dependent on the
qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

A Committed, Practicing Christian
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a
lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship.

Right to Work In Australia
Applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold a current and valid working visa. The School will not consider
sponsorship nor support a visa application process. Please do not submit an application if you cannot meet
this requirement.

Working With Vulnerable People Check
In keeping with the School’s policy and legislative requirements, any offer of employment is subject to you
providing a satisfactory Working With Vulnerable People check prior to commencing employment and
maintaining this for the duration of your employment.

Further Information
Applications close 9 November 2026 and are to be submitted electronically as a single PDF document as
an attachment to the online application form and will be assessed as they are received. The online
application form is accessed via the ‘Apply Now’ tab on the Employment page of Trinity Christian School
website, Employment Application Form | Trinity Christian School.

All confidential enquiries can be directed to the ELC Director, Rose Young by phone +61 2 6210 7500 or
email [email protected]

Interview
Interviews may be conducted following receipt of application, prior to the application closing date.

Interviews will involve meeting with the panel. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to
address each of the Key Areas of Responsibility in the context of an interview.

Please note you are required to provide two referee's, of which one must be from your current, or most
recent school principal.

Trinity Christian School
34 McBryde Crescent
Wanniassa ACT Australia 290

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📌 ELC Assistant Cook (Wanniassa)
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