<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Braddon, ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Full-time&nbsp;and part-time appointments available&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$64,960&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on skills and experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>January 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;</strong>11.55 pm,&nbsp;Sunday 19 January 2024</p><p><strong>About Merici College</strong></p><p>At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: empowering young women to love life, embrace hope, live faithfully, and envision futures more extraordinary than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7–12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11–12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially.</p><p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>As a Canteen Assistant, you will play an essential role in the smooth and efficient operation of our school canteen. In this hands-on position, you’ll oversee daily activities, including food preparation and service during Recess and Lunchtime, while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained. You’ll also help manage the canteen budget, coordinate staff and volunteers, and foster a collaborative and positive work environment. This role offers the opportunity to create a welcoming and safe space for students and staff, contributing to a vibrant school community.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Food Safety Basics Certificate (or willingness to obtain)</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li><li>First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;</p><p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.merici.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Adrian Heim&nbsp;on 02 6243 4100 or via email <a href="mailto:adrian.heim@merici.act.edu.au">adrian.heim@merici.act.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application queries: </strong>Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/504071/canteen-assistant-merici-college-braddon-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>