Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Food Technology Assistant Profile: The task of the Food Technology assistant is to work in consultation and as a support to the Food Technology/Textiles staff. They are required to assist teachers in the classes requested, and to perform the following duties.

- To prepare for each practical class and demonstration, according to the requirements requested by the subject teacher, in particular the portioning of ingredients required .
- To collect food orders, total them, check the pantry and purchase goods as required.
- To co-ordinate the ordering and storage of ingredients required for practical sessions. To maintain these storage areas in a clean and orderly manner, eg. pantry, crockery, cupboards and refrigerators, etc.
- To organise the linen for classes and be responsible for the laundering of such items. Dish cloths and tea towels to be changed after each lesson and washed each day where appropriate.
- To be responsible for reporting oven maintenance and other large appliances.



To organise the repairs and servicing via the Head of Faculty and Facilities Manager as necessary.
- To assist the class teacher with the preparation and cleaning up of the Food Technology area.
- To disinfect and clean bins, bench tops and sinks each week and to sweep and mop the floor on a regular basis.
- To maintain equipment in valuable working order, arranging for the replacement of broken or lost items as well as the correct labelling of equipment with colour coding.
- To prepare invoices/accounts and pass onto the Faculty Coordinator.
- Where the department has been requested to cater for a school function, the Food Technology assistant would help in the planning, preparation, ordering and clean up.
- Maintain Administration staffroom- replenish tea/coffee/sugar and manage dishwasher.
- To assist in the maintenance of a pleasant, clean, safe and healthy environment day to day. Including the food storage areas being cleaned thoroughly each term. as well as refrigerators emptied of unnecessary food stuffs and cleaned out on a regular basis. Freezers to be defrosted at the end of each term and foods checked for their use by dates.

Daily Basis:

- Prepare ingredients and equipment for practical classes and or demonstrations.
- Portioning of ingredients as required.
- Wash and replace dishcloths and tea towels.
- Clean bench tops and sinks.
- Empty bins.
- Sweep kitchen floor and mop if necessary.
- Store and dispose of unused food stuffs.
- To replenish supplies.
- To ensure appliances are turned off and the room secured.
- To locate equipment for staff and students where requested by teaching staff.
- To purchase and collect fresh food supplies as required.

Weekly Basis:

- Ensure stoves are clean.
- Co- ordinate ordering and storage of ingredients.
- Re fill detergent bottles, maintain in good condition sponges, scourers etc.
- Tidy storage areas.
- Remove unwanted food items from refrigerators.
- Sort and tidy of student drawers and bench equipment.
- General cleaning of area.
- Stock control.
- Ensure all work areas and equipment are clean.
- Check supplies / ingredients and collate food orders with class teachers and Faculty Coordinator including replenish, pick up supplies as required.
- General laundering of school items e.g., tablecloths, sick bay linen as required.

End of Term:

- Stoves, food storage areas, freezers, pantry etc. to be cleaned thoroughly.
- Bleach/ disinfect dish cloths / tea towels.
- Clean chairs, vinyl aprons/ tables etc.
- Organise replacement and /or repair of broken or lost equipment
- Check student drawers and benches and colour code new equipment as required.

- Check stock and condition of linen

Other Duties:

Other duties from time to time may be allocated by the Head of Faculty and by the School Principal.

The Food Technology Assistant position requires:

- Flexible time schedule to meet the changing school needs.
- Ability to relate positively with staff and students and work cooperatively as part of a team.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards





Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

We ask applicants to please include the contact details of three current professional referees, including a referee from your current or immediate past employer and a principal. Please include their name, title, organisation, email address and phone number.

Successful applican must hold a valid Victorian WWCC (Employee)

Conditions of Employment

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

East Doncaster Secondary College, situated in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, is a large, co-educational school with a focus on high academic achievement, excellence in teaching and learning and student connectedness and wellbeing.

The College has an enrolment of approximately 2300 students and 223 teaching and education support staff.

As a College, we strive to develop passionate lifelong learners who are creative and critical thinkers with the confidence and resilience to thrive in the global community. We want students to experience a sense of achievement and growth in their academic, personal, social and emotional development. The College values of curiosity, excellence, fairness, respect, resilience, teamwork and care and compassion reflect these desired outcomes.

We have high expectations that our students will commit to being supportive of each other as they strive for success as learners. Our catch phrase for learning is Creating a Culture of Curiosity. We strive to ensure that there is a focus on learning improvement for every student. As a result, our student achievement data is excellent across a range of data sets and year levels.

Diversity adds to the richness and quality of the students educational experience at East Doncaster Secondary College. We are proudly multicultural across more than 50 nationalities, with a strong and established International Student Program.

The College offers an array of alternative pathway options to enable greater flexibility in our ability to cater for individual needs. Students have access to external VET provision and a high quality Vocational Major VCE pathway.

At East Doncaster Secondary College, we are committed to child safety. We strive to ensure that our students are safe, happy and empowered. Through a holistic approach to wellbeing, the College offer an extensive overlay program, Positive Futures, as a means of visibly addressing the social and emotional needs of our students in a multi-dimensional and integrated approach.

As a high performing school, East Doncaster Secondary College prides itself on the creation of a learning environment where student academic, sporting, music and achievements in the arts are recognised and celebrated. Underlying the focus on excellence is the recognition that such outcomes can best be achieved in an environment where students are happy, healthy and connected.

Copies of the School Strategic Plan, Annual Implementation Plan and School Policies can be accessed via the school website www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au

For information regarding East Doncaster Secondary College Child Safety Standards and practices, including Code of Conduct please go to https://www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au/our-college/documents-policies-reports/

📌 Food Technology Assistant - Education Support (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne