Canteen and Shop Assistant

St Gregory's Primary, Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW 


Canteen

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 21 January 2026


Play a key part in supporting students and staff through great service, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Join a supportive school community and make a real impact.

<p><strong>Salary:</strong>&nbsp;$66,909 full-time equivalent&nbsp;plus superannuation.</p> <p><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Part-time | 22 hours per fortnight<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident</p> <p><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable</p> <p><strong>About St Gregory's Primary School&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>At St Gregory's, our most valuable asset is our dedicated teachers and staff, who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where safety, fairness, and respect guide our collaborative journey. Our goal is to empower teachers to inspire students in their spiritual, academic, and personal growth, ensuring that both educators and students thrive as they reach their fullest potential.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Canteen and Shop Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the school canteen, ensuring the provision of healthy, nutritious, and appealing food choices to students and staff. Working under the direction of the Canteen Manager, this role involves assisting with food preparation, customer service, stock management, and ensuring the canteen is kept clean, safe, and compliant with food safety standards and regulations.&nbsp;The Canteen and Shop Assistant helps create a friendly and welcoming environment, supports efficient service during busy periods, and promotes healthy eating habits within the school community.</p> <p><i>This position manages canteen operations across the Lowe Street and Macquoid Street campuses.</i></p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <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>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&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</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)</li> <li>Driver’s Licence</li> <li>First Aid Certificate</li> <li>Relevent Certificate III</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</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;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.<br><br> 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.</p> <p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stgregsps.nsw.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:&nbsp;</strong>Please contact Tiffany Reedy&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6297 1396&nbsp;or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:mark.birks@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Canteen%20and%20Shop%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>mark.birks@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Canteen%20and%20Shop%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:tiffany.reedy@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Canteen%20and%20Shop%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">tiffany.reedy@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Canteen%20and%20Shop%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Canteen%20and%20Shop%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Canteen%20and%20Shop%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506425/canteen-and-shop-assistant">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>