Canteen Manager

St Patrick's Parish School, Cooma

Cooma, NSW 


Canteen

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 8 November 2026


Utilise your Canteen Management skills in this welcoming K-10 school in Cooma NSW!

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $68,915 full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment</strong> <strong>Status</strong>: Part-time | 45.6 hours per fortnight | Contract until July 2027<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>:&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable</p> <p><strong>About St Patrick's Parish School</strong></p> <p>St Patrick’s Parish School in Cooma is a welcoming co-educational K–10 school with a strong focus on student learning, safety and belonging. As part of a proud Parish community, it offers a supportive, values driven environment where staff benefit from a positive culture, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.</p> <p><strong>About Cooma, NSW</strong></p> <p>Cooma is a key service town situated east of the Snowy Mountains, between Bega and Tumut.&nbsp;The town boasts a vibrant commercial centre and scenic parklands, including Centennial Park, where an avenue of international flags pays tribute to the immigrants who contributed to the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme.&nbsp;Cooma also serves as a convenient base for exploring the Snowy Mountains region, with the resort town of Jindabyne just 45 minutes away, along with nearby snowfields and mountain villages.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Canteen Manager role oversees daily operations as the sole staff member of the school canteen that operates 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for school-aged children. Responsibilities include food preparation, order management, stock control, and adherence to food safety standards.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave.&nbsp;</i></p> <p><strong>Why work at St Patrick's Parish School?</strong></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</li> <li>Enjoy accessbility to ski fields and ski programs in New South Wales including Threbdo and Perisher!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and eligibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant trade qualification or Certificate III</li> <li>NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)&nbsp;</li> <li>First-aid certificate&nbsp;</li> <li>Food Handling Certificate</li> <li>Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy</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;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.<br> &nbsp;<br> Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stpatscooma.nsw.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about CACGEL&nbsp;can&nbsp;be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Dr Sean Mangan&nbsp;on 02 6452 1721 or via <a href="mailto:sean.mangan@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Canteen%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">sean.mangan@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Canteen%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/507441/canteen-manager">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>