Food Studies Assistant

Join our Christ-centred learning community as a Food Studies Assistant, supporting students and staff through practical service, hospitality, and a heart for excellence in Christian education.....

Oxley Christian College is an independent, coeducational school in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

We are a vibrant, growing community with around 1000 students enjoying excellent programs from Early Learning through to VCE (Year 12). A highly supportive culture, modern facilities and beautiful grounds provide a dynamic teaching and learning environment.

If you have a passion for Christian education and can wholeheartedly engage in the school's expression of faith and its faith practices, you are encouraged to apply.

Join our Christ-centred learning community as a Food Studies Assistant, supporting students and staff through practical service, hospitality, and a heart for excellence in Christian education.

The role supports the Food Studies Teacher by preparing for classes, ensuring compliance with food handling regulations and maintaining clean, safe workstations.

The role is responsible for (but not limited to):

• Lesson setup and cleanup
• Ordering and managing stock
• Supporting catering for school events

Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Oxley Christian College.
• An understanding of the Oxley Christian College context and requirements for ensuring child safety.
• Current or willing to acquire HLTAID009 Provide CPR and HLTAID0011 Provide First Aid certificates (previously 001 and 003).
• Completed or willing to complete Anaphylaxis Awareness training.
• Current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Certificate.
• A relevant food handling qualification.

To be considered for this role, which commences in August 2025, please download and read the Position Description.

To apply, please download and complete the brief Non-Teaching Employment Application Form and submit as instructed, along with a cover letter and resume via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

Applicants who choose not to submit an Application Form will not be contacted.

Please note the closing date for applications is provided on the College website. Applicants are advised the position may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.

Child Safe Requirements

In accordance with the Oxley Christian College ethos, all employees are required to comply with the College Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct (available on the College website), and other requirements of the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

The position requirements, duties and responsibilities involve child-connected work. All employees are required to hold and maintain essential or relevant qualifications, and hold and demonstrate the necessary experience and attributes, in relation to child safety. Hence, employees are expected to provide a child safe environment in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.